Woman spends 13 hours mowing council land after complaints fall on 'deaf ears'
"We just feel that this is a tourist town and the shop window is the sides of the roads."
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'Difficult times': Rotorua council warned of $5.6m deficit, cuts to services may be proposed
"Unfortunately, things like mowing just won’t be able to be done."
'Assault on democracy': Council withdraws support of controversial Māori representation bill
The matter had already cost more than $146,000 in the lead-up to today's decision.
Withdraw or pursue? Fate of Māori wards bill on council table - $146k spent so far
This week, Rotorua's council will decide to either scrap or keep pursuing the paused bill.
As the number of homeless in motels halves, locals say Rotorua's positive ‘vibe’ is returning
Rotorua residents say there's a positive impact of having fewer homeless living in motels.
From 'absolutely nauseating' to 'heaven': Skid pad neighbour opposes its resurrection
The skid pad has been closed since 2018, but its owner is vying for its re-opening.
Five of 10 Rotorua councillors could be getting a near six-figure salary
Find out who is set to get the biggest slice.
'Momentous day' for hapū securing return of land from Rotorua Council
Rotorua hapū took a step closer to securing the return of land from Rotorua Lakes Council.
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.
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.
Rotorua councillor says police are 'missing in action'
A Rotorua Lakes councillor says "police cannot keep their head in the sand any longer".
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: Can we ever be mates with rates?
Rates rise as councils must do more for us. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Rotorua students protest despite the rain
"We're doing this for ourselves". Made with funding from NZ On Air.