'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.
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‘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.
Council considers time limits at three popular parking spots
Council seeks balance between needs of workers, and those wanting to use reserves.
Watch: Burst pipe shoots water high into the air
Water was shut down to up to 1800 homes while the pipe was repaired.
First she mowed city's overgrown grass. Now she's tackling litter, a trolley at a time
She says the litter problem is 'massive' and believes it has gotten worse recently.
Rotorua council's chief executive steps down
Geoff Williams has led the council for 10 years.
'Gross violation': Pensioner's two-year wait for window repair, council under fire
Meanwhile, three businesses say they can replace the windows within a month.
Byelection required for Rural Board, Lakes Board nominee elected unopposed
Two nominations were received for the Rotorua Rural Community Board seat.
City wellbeing: Has Rotorua improved in the past year? The answer depends on who you ask
The council report released this time last year said the city was in a poor position.
'Haemorrhaging': Popular bar loses up to $100k because it can't sell booze
The business suffered a 'shock-horror moment' after losing its liquor licence.
'Close watch': More 'rumbling' noted in area where Rotorua 'mud pot' burst to life
Fresh warnings as cordon adjusted around geothermal Meade St site.
Councillors question safety and legality of fluoridation directive
"We all should have a right to refuse medication."
Fair and logical: Rotorua council maintains random order for election voting documents
Alphabetical order is considered to favour candidates with names at the top of the list.