News
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Safety works planned for Prince’s Gate Archway
NewsCouncil is planning to carefully deconstruct the Prince’s Gate Archway after assessment identified that it could pose a safety risk in extreme winds.
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Local Government Reform update
NewsCouncil seeking further community views on council merger options and criteria
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Amohia Street closure for tree removal
NewsSection of Amohia Street in inner city to close next week for removal of trees
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Matariki Memorial Video 2026
NewsWe pause to acknowledge those who are no longer with us and who have died since the last rising of Matariki.
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Local clockmaker has town clock bells ringing again
NewsThe local watchmaker and clockmaker is restoring the chimes for the Seddon Memorial Town Clock — a Rotorua landmark that has been keeping time for more than a century.
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New lakefront signage highlights kōura restoration efforts
NewsTwo new interpretive signs at Rotorua Lakefront are helping to tell the story of kōura restoration
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Local Government Reform update
NewsCouncil agrees to continue assessment of potential council amalgamations under Head Start pathway
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Countdown On: Parking Changes Start this Week
NewsAll parking changes will be in place by 1 July - get set up early so you're ready to park on day 1
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Civic Centre now open for business
NewsFollowing yesterday's precautionary closure, the Civic Centre is open
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Win big with PayStay
NewsThere's a new parking app on the block and we're giving away a major prize to celebrate
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Milestone reached in recovered water project
NewsA short-list of recommended concepts for managing recovered (treated) water from the city’s upgraded wastewater treatment plant will now progress to detailed assessments.
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Local Government Reform update
NewsElected members to decide next week whether to continue work towards merger
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Council seeks community views on possible reforms proposal
NewsCouncil has today agreed to continue investigating the potential for a reform proposal and wants community views
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Get ready for permit parking
NewsParking permits are now available
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Local Government Reform update
NewsCouncil to consider whether to proceed with investigating an outline proposal for amalgamation
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Back in bins-ness – FOGO start date confirmed
NewsKerbside organic collection to start 1 October 2026.
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Long-term Plan - Workshop 1 wrap
NewsNext Long-term Plan particularly complex within environment of local government change
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Joint water services work moves into detailed analysis phase
NewsWork to explore the long-term future of water services across Rotorua, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki is continuing to progress.
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Council continues work on Government Head Start Pathway reform
NewsStatement from Mayor Tania Tapsell ahead of workshop
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Long-term Plan development to get underway
NewsThe first in a series of workshops to provide direction for the 2027-2037 Long-term Plan is scheduled for tomorrow
