News
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New council initiatives to boost Rotorua ‘buy local’ approach
News15.01.14: Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick is signalling a raft of changes to Rotorua District Council procurement processes, giving local businesses more opportunity to tender competitively for council b
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Open day offers gateway into airport life
News14.01.14: Rotorua International Airport is opening its gates and inviting the community to experience the airport as they never have before.
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Heart of the City NEWS – Issue 3
News13.01.14: Read the latest issue of our monthly Heart of the City NEWS update.
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Skyline Sprint Warrior entries almost sold out
News12.01.14: With the 2nd Rotorua Bike Festival just over a month away entry numbers are already well up on 2013 - and one event has almost sold out.
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Protect your family from measles
News11.01.14: Public health authorities are continuing to work to identify people who may have been in contact with those affected by measles recently.
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Bayleys’ National Sevens Rugby to be family-friendly event
News10.01.13: The 2013 Bayleys' National Sevens Rugby competition at the Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday and Sunday (January 11 and 12) is offering more to families than a special discounted ent
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Man suffers burns to legs from hot mud pool
News09.01.14: A Rotorua resident has suffered burns to his legs after falling into a hot mud pool when the ground under him collapsed. (Photo: RDC Parks & Recreation manager Garry Page)
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Council praised for lakeside clean-up
News08.01.14: Rotoiti residents have complimented Rotorua District Council for cleaning up rubbish around lakeside houses and holiday homes, and keeping areas clean and tidy over the Christmas and New Yea
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Three endangered New Zealand falcons released at Rotorua Museum
News07.01.13: Three young kārearea were released on the roof of Rotorua Museum last week. Photo: (Young falcon ventures out of the hack box)
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Bike festival offers fun for whole family
News06.01.2014: Cycling events for all the family will be at the heart of the 2nd Rotorua Bike Festival in February.
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An evening with Sir Gordon Tietjens
News'An Evening with Sir Gordon Tietjens' is at Rotorua Civic Theatre on Friday 10 January.
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Library fun for teens
NewsRotorua Library is offering plenty of entertainment exclusive to teenagers these holidays.
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Play it safe these holidays
News03.12.13: Be safe, be responsible and be aware - that's the key message from Bay of Plenty harbourmasters for locals and visitors enjoying the region's waterways over the festive season.
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Summer season works programme on highways
News02.01.14: Summer is here and so is the annual NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) maintenance programme. Works will be undertaken on Rotorua and Bay of Plenty highway roads throughout the summer season until F
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Summer fiesta at night market
NewsTomorrow's (2 January) Rotorua Night Market will be transformed into a summer fiesta.
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First Big Brunch tomorrow
News31.12.14: Party In The Park celebrations are happening tonight but the fun doesn't stop there - head back to the Village Green tomorrow for the First Big Brunch!
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GLO starts tomorrow
News30.12.13: Rotorua's GLO Festival kicks off tomorrow (31 December) with family concert 'Party in the Park' at Rotorua Lakefront.
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Lake Tarawera Trail open
News29.12.13: The Tarawera Trail opened this month, making the favourite picnic and camping spot of Hot Water Beach available for walkers and hikers - albeit with a little effort.
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Joint research project to explore future opportunities
News28.12.13: The mayors of Bay of Plenty district and city councils and the chair of the regional council met in Rotorua this morning where the future direction and form of local government was discussed
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Review of Te Arawa Committee
News27.12.13: Iwi members of Rotorua District Council's Te Arawa Standing Committee are undertaking a review of the committee purpose and functions, aimed at strengthening Te Arawa's collective voice and