Accessibility advocate fights for footpath to new subdivision
Roger Loveless says it's not safe for his grandchildren to walk to him in the same suburb.
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'We lost everything': Flood forces family from home, four days out from Christmas
It is the second time this year flood damage has left the Brake family without a home.
Councils get share of $350m transport package
Forty-six councils across the country will receive their share of the $350m package.
Grassroots: Meet Rotorua's mower men
Teams in the districts regularly mow about land equal to 2200 rugby fields.
‘Exciting’: $800,000 project to move whare waka to Rotorua’s lakefront approved
The council issued a total value of $6,669,000 in commercial building consents in October.
Letters: Good things are finally happening in the city
Rotorua readers have their say.
Wanted: Māori Battalion B Company stories
Rotorua Museum wants stories from soldiers' whānau.
Local Focus: Potaua Biasiny-Tule on Candidate Camera
Community has bigger dreams than council, says Māori ward candidate Potaua Biasiny-Tule.
Local Focus: Lani Kereopa on Candidate Camera
Housing intensification in Māori communities is a concern for candidate Lani Kereopa.
Local Focus: Fletcher Tabuteau on Candidate Camera
Former NZ First MP turns his attention to local body politics and the race for mayoralty
Local Focus: Gregg Brown on Candidate Camera
Pig & Whistle owner Gregg Brown on why he decided to run for council.
Local Focus: Ben Sandford on Candidate Camera
Local lawyer Ben Sandford discusses his reasons for wanting to be the next Rotorua Mayor.
Zizi Sparks: There are no winners in council's legal action against motels
Rotorua's council has lodged court action in the Environment Court against nine motels.
Local Focus: Land to be returned to Rotorua hapū
Council unanimous in decision to revoke reserve status. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Covid card experiment underway in Ngongotahā
Te Arawa's Covid card has the potential to save lives. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: After 20-year battle, finally lower speed limits for Mourea and Okere
Lower speeds mean fewer road deaths in rural Rotorua. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rotorua lakes welcomes new toilet block
Budget bogs a model for other public toilets. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rotorua Council forgives unpaid parking tickets
Council confirmed the gesture for first-time offenders. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rotorua set for Waitangi Day festival
Event to be a remembrance rather than a celebration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rotoiti's new water treatment plant
Scheme to filter sewerage wins bouquets for council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Can we ever be mates with rates?
Rates rise as councils must do more for us. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Changes to parking infringement payment system in Rotorua
Visit the Rotorua Lakes Council's website for more information.
Local Focus: Rotorua students protest despite the rain
"We're doing this for ourselves". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Show us your Rotorua and win
A $200 voucher and class trip are up for grabs in the Rotorua Way Photo Competition
Kerbside recycling is two weeks away!
Rotorua's Long family are preparing for the new rubbish and recycling services starting 31 October. Emma and Gavin have been teaching
Vote2016: Make sure you have your say
Postal voting for the 2016 local elections has opened and all completed voting papers must be returned to council by midday on 8 October