News
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New CEO appointed for Rotorua District Council
News20.04.13: Rotorua District Council has today announced the appointment of a new chief executive for a five year term commencing 01 July this year. (Photo: Geoff Williams)
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Rotorua's Anzac Day commemorations
News19.04.13: Rotorua mayor Kevin Winters will host this year's Anzac Day Civic Memorial Service and is extending an invitation to residents to join him in honouring New Zealand's servicemen and women.
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NZ Singlespeed Champs a sell-out
News18.04.13: With under two weeks to go, the full house signs are up for the 2013 New Zealand Singlespeed Championships in Rotorua on Saturday 27 April.
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Residents invited to public meeting on council draft Annual Plan
News16.04.13: Rotorua District Council is inviting residents to a public meeting on Wednesday evening (17 April) to discuss proposals contained in its 2013/14 draft Annual Plan.
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Lake Road upgrade nearing completion
News15.04.13: Despite unearthing a number of hot spots' during construction work, upgrading of Lake Road is expected to be completed close to the original timeframe and within budget. (Photo: Dig-out for
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Proceeds from celebrity psychic’s book launch for Rotorua Library
News14.04.13: Celebrity psychic and medium Kelvin Cruickshank is launching his new book Inside the Medium' in Rotorua next week and donating proceeds from the event to Rotorua District Library. (Photo: Ke
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Total fire ban lifted but restricted fire season applies for rural Rot
News13.04.13: Rotorua District Council is lifting the area's total fire ban but a restricted fire season for rural Rotorua comes into effect from Monday (15 April).
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Council urges care with loading rubbish bags causing injuries to colle
News12.04.13: Rotorua District Council is urging residents to take care not to overload their rubbish bags or include sharp objects after a number of the council's Castlecorp rubbish collectors have been
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Council campaign urges local cyclists to ‘Be Bright’ on their bikes
News11.04.13: Be Bright! That's the message for cyclists from Rotorua District Council, Rotorua Police and Bike Wise now that summer's daylight saving has ended. (Photo: Keen cyclist Mayor Kevin Winters w
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Successful trial of summer boating restrictions at Lake Rotoma
News10.04.13: A successful six month trial exclusion zone at Lake Rotoma could see a more permanent solution introduced in the future to manage diver safety during busy periods.
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Vibrant CBD essential for healthy city economy
News09.04.13: RDC chief executive Peter Guerin's Council Talk column in today's Daily Post. (Photo: Vacant building alongside City Focus proposed to become ICE [Inner City Enterprises] Centre bringing mor
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Red Checkers aerial display over Rotorua today
News09.04.13: The Royal New Zealand Air Force formation aerobatic team, the Red Checkers, is scheduled to entertain Rotorua people over the city today (Tuesday 9 April). [Photo: The Red Checkers]
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Rotorua residents urged to prepare for winter
News08.04.13: Using clean-burning wood burners and dry firewood will ensure Rotorua's air is cleaner this coming winter.
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Youth Card offers young people support, advice and discounts
News07.04.13: A newly developed Rotorua Youth Card has been released for local young people between the ages of 11 and 18.
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Rushing through RMA changes undermines local democracy says LGNZ
News06.04.13: Some of the Government's proposed changes to the Resource Management Act are welcomed, but a number of the significant proposals could undermine local democracy, potentially impose an unfair
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Rotorua housing information session for newcomers and migrants
News05.04.13: Rotorua District Council, Settlement Support NZ and Citizens Advice Bureau are holding a free information evening on housing in New Zealand for local migrants and newcomers to the city.
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Scientific study shows hydrogen sulphide not harmful to asthma
News04.04.13: It's official. Long term exposure to hydrogen sulphide does not have a negative impact on asthma in Rotorua. In fact there is even the possibility that low levels of exposure to hydrogen sul
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NZTA announces preferred route for Rotorua Eastern Arterial
News03.04.13: The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has announced that the preferred route for the Rotorua Eastern Arterial (REA) is a route between Te Ngae Road and the Lake edge on land designated for this pur
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Mayor welcomes international students
News02.04.13: Mayor Kevin Winters (centre) hosted Waiariki Institute of Technology's international students at the council Civic Centre last week.
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International couple looking forward to XTERRA multisport event
News01.04.13: On Saturday 13 April over 2000 people will converge on Rotorua's Blue Lake for the 11th annual Paymark XTERRA Rotorua Festival. (Photo: Returning for XTERRA Rotorua are Jacqui Slack from Gre