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Holiday house hike: Group to assess impact of targeted rate
A working group to be set up to recommend improvements.
Call for order amid heated fluoride debate at Rotorua council
The ministry's head dentist defended fluoridation, citing safety and health benefits.
Rubbish or good idea? Residents weigh in on kerbside collection changes
Locals divided on changes: some support, others worry about fewer red bin collections.
Rotorua food and green waste collection to start next year
What it will cost eligible households.
Rotorua Lakes Council gets festive
Rotorua Māori ward councillor Rawiri Waru at the final meeting for the year. Video / Laura Smith
Has this beloved golf course been saved? Depends who you ask
A heated council debate includes claims of 'coercion' and 'disrespectful' behaviour.
'Please return the land': Gifted section proposed to be given back, 60 years on
A new trust would 'use the land for the benefit of the hapu and the community'.
'Grabbing his shotgun': Council granted injunction after threats, abuse reported
Local Democracy Reporting obtained the decision through the court.
'Scandalous': Former TV host questions $29m Rotorua lake sewerage scheme claims
The council apologised for inaccurate information and explained its analysis.
Jason Momoa’s special gift from Rotorua and what it means
Momoa's Rotorua show was opened by Mayor Tania Tapsell, who presented him with a gift.
Emergency motel issues 'significantly worse' if contracts end now – Ministry
The Government wants to keep operating them for another year.
Report card: How Rotorua Lakes Council scored over past year
The mayor also shared a message.
Comment: The challenges facing co-governance
The Rotorua co-governance discussion echoes broader debates within NZ and overseas.
Singaporeans pay $40m for 24.9% of five-village retirement chain
'This is a capital-intensive business. We really want to expand' – chairman Bill McDonald.
Pools or poo pipe? City debates where it should invest $2 million
The mayor says the community wants its spas back. But major project costs are climbing.
Pipeline protest: Council restarts legal action to protect work site
A protester says the council's issues could have been avoided if it listened better.
Meeting digest: New dog rules set, Te Arawa-council committee in the works
The council debated for more than five hours in the public portion of the meeting.
'Bulls***' call as Rotorua council agrees lease offer for golf land
A controversial guillotine clause remains.
'Long overdue': Accessibility advocate backs 400% parking fine increase
He says the new fine, set to go live October 1, is a step in the right direction.
Taking the cake: How to enjoy cafe food at discount prices
Waste minimising app launches in Rotorua.
'Serious concerns' over potential motel conversions for housing in Rotorua
Rotorua's mayor is worried motels could be turned into housing.
'Crap to cash': Start-up nominated for breakthrough technology
The significance of these achievements is "massive".
$125k of funding available for Rotorua rural projects
Community encouraged to submit proposals for consideration.
City with 'best water' looks at how best to deliver it
New laws mean councils need to review how best to provide water services.
Dogs allegedly involved in attack held by authorities
“We have also been in regular contact with the injured person’s whānau."
'New home for heavy industry': New Rotorua industrial park taking shape
Civil work began in June with sections due to be ready by July next year.
Pipeline work halted after sacred site protest
The council says it needs more direct discussion with iwi and mana whenua.