87 tyres were dumped in a 'gorgeous' stream. Gary wasn't having it
He made it his mission to clean the stream of rubbish - all in one day.
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Nappies and dead animals: The 'revolting' items being dumped in recycling bins
'You wouldn’t want somebody to come in and throw a dead animal on your desk.'
Tiny school's win in fight to protect students from 'appalling behaviour'
The school fought to stop intensification impacting children's privacy.
Rich praise for UCI BMX Racing World Cup round in Rotorua
The BMX World Cup event in Rotorua was lauded by officials and the riding community.
Mouse poo, dripping seafood juice and undercooked kai - food safety officers' worst NZ finds
Local councils have shared how they go about ensuring food hygiene.
Changes, revenues and costs: Your guide to city parking
Costs are more than income from parking.
'We didn’t give consent': Fears sewerage scheme could pollute sacred lake
'Drilling through and sucking up stuff - our tūpuna are underneath this ground.'
'Icon' or 'eyesore'? High-and-dry Lakeland Queen given removal deadline
'This historical site is in danger of becoming an old scrapyard.'
Brawls, vomit, rioting, and assault: Why Rotorua Sports Bar lost its alcohol licence
"Security had no control over the premises."
'It's just a joke': Noise limits 'impossible' for busy bar and eatery
Regulation requires noise levels at bars to be similar to moderate conversation level.
New Rotorua council chief executive announced
It comes four months after the previous leader's resignation.
What tourism minister and Rotorua mayor talked about on Redwoods ride
Matt Doocey and Tania Tapsell caught up on issues during a mountainbike ride.
'Kicking the can down the road’: Double-digit rates rises possible
A challenge was put to council staff to reduce a possible 14 per cent rise this year.
‘Open chequebook’ fears as $29m lake scheme goes ahead
While one group petitioned against it, another says it must go ahead ASAP.
Four Rotorua accommodation providers under investigation
Ministry assessing whether tenancy laws are being complied with.
Broken glass 'purposefully' left on athletics field 'to hurt people', child cut
'Someone or some people are willing to sabotage a kids’ event to hurt kids.'
‘Nationally significant’: $5m gifted for museum restoration
The iconic Rotorua Museum building has been closed since 2016.
Number 279 in the queue: Rates penalty notice has council's phone lines running hot
Council says collecting its own rates has been mostly positive - despite some criticism.
Holes in the walls, a bin blaze burning for hours and children: Inside Spa Lodge
Revealed: The fire report that led to a backpackers' being deemed a dangerous building.
Council denies WorkSafe charge after tourist injured falling into geothermal sinkhole
The case was called at a hearing in Rotorua.
'High fire risk': 20 people moved out of lodge that 'dead-bolted' them in at night
The council issued the lodge two dangerous building notices within a week.
'Told you so': Council pauses fluoridation work after court judgement
"I am resisting the urge to say ‘I told you so’,” one councillor said.
Ruh-roh: Hundreds of dog owners face $300 fines as registrations drop
With too many unregistered dogs for door-to-door visits, the fines will be mailed.
'Big win' for Springfield Golf Club as council moves to shelve controversial $62m precinct
A proposal to put sportsfields on the land sparked community backlash.
More people with jobs, mortgages struggling to afford meals: Foodbank leader
Rotorua Daily Post and The Hits Rotorua 97.5FM launch 2023 Christmas Appeal for foodbank.
Sulphur city: Damage to event centre structure costs council - but how much?
The options included either a $200,000 repair and replace or a $40,000 remove and make-do.
Pensioner flats in line for $1.6m makeover as mayor backs leasing option
Mayor says current financial model is 'difficult'; no units have been added since the 80s.
23 retiree flats empty: City considers $1.6m reno project
It is also looking at leasing its full $25m portfolio to a community housing provider.
Speed limit U-turn: Rotorua moves to 'tailored' approach over blanket rules
New rules mean the council will need to lower speed limits around schools.
Mayor set to visit Japan and China - who will foot the bill
Tania Tapsell will visit two of Rotorua's sister cities at a cost of $10,000.
'Enormous concern': Beggar punches McDonald’s manager at drive-through
Busy restaurant sees spike in beggars fighting over "lucrative" spot.
Ombudsman 'deeply concerned' about transparency at Rotorua Lakes Council
He says the culture of closed-door workshops is 'ingrained'.
'Extraordinary': Homeless refuse help - and face being trespassed from reserves
"Some of them simply do not want to abide by rules," Rotorua Lakes Council says.
‘It’s awesome’: Pensioner welcomes new window after two-year wait
It went in within a week of Mary Smith sharing her story with Local Democracy Reporting.