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The Redwoods artistic new toilets open
News07.08.13: The Redwoods' new public toilet facilities and art installations were unveiled to the public yesterday (6 August) featuring a conservation education theme. (Photo: Designer of The Redwoods t
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First pre-election report published by Rotorua District Council
News06.08.13: Rotorua District Council has published its first ever pre-election report.
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The Redwoods new toilet block and art installation opening this week
News05.08.13: The Redwoods' new public toilet facilities with art installations featuring endangered native bird species are being unveiled to the public this week in Whakarewarewa Forest. (Photo: Artist
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Council conducting online poll on smokefree bus stops
News04.08.13: RDC is conducting an online poll to gauge locals' views on whether bus stops should become smokefree.
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A-League football alternatives being explored for Rotorua
News03.08.13: Events & Venues Rotorua is examining alternative match arrangements following advice from A-League football champions Central Coast Mariners that they are no longer able to make the previous
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Rotorua District Council meeting pays tribute to Cr Waaka
News02.08.13: At last night's meeting of Rotorua District Council former long-serving councillor Maureen Waaka was remembered by her council colleagues. (Photo: Cr Maureen Waaka).
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Workshop on Wednesday for Creative Communities grants
News02.08.13: The second round of funding for Rotorua District Council's Creative Communities Scheme grants will open on 26 August.
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Council to decide on vacancy tonight
News01.08.13: At tonight's Rotorua District Council meeting the mayor and councillors will be making a decision on the vacancy on Council which occurred following the sad passing of long-serving councillo
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Responding to the call from Christchurch – free talk at Museum
News31.07.13: In conjunction with the Canterbury Quakes exhibition, Rotorua Museum is hosting a free presentation by Gitty Paalvast on Sunday 4 August at 2pm. (Photo: Gitty Paalvast outside a damaged buil
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Thousands enjoy Luminite lantern trail
News30.07.13: Thousands of people turned out for Rotorua District Council's Luminite lantern and lights trail in Government Gardens on Friday evening (26 July), far exceeding organisers' expectations.
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New Welcome Guide for Rotorua newcomers launched
News29.07.13: Rotorua District Council's Settlement Support unit has launched an updated Welcome Guide to help newcomers settle into the community.
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Rotorua Museum hunts for missing fingers and toes
News28.07.13: As part of a project to clean and restore their collection of Summers' Sculptures, Rotorua Museum is offering an amnesty for the return of missing marble fingers and toes. (Photo: Marble scu
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Luminite in Government Gardens tonight
News26.07.13: Follow the lantern trail and see the spectacular Government Gardens come to life at Luminite from 6pm tonight.
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Court accepts council application to demolish unsafe house
News26.07.13: The Rotorua District Court has ordered the demolition of a derelict house at 22 Exeter Place in Tihi-o-Tonga. (Photo: House behind wall at 22 Exeter Place to be demolished)
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Swim clubs flock to Rotorua for winter training over school holidays
News25.07.13: Rotorua Aquatic Centre is laying out the welcome mat as its geothermal heated pools and indoor facilities attract North Island swimming clubs to the local swimming complex during the July sc
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Strong interest in council candidates' evening
News24.07.13: Rotorua District Council can expect a flurry of nominations for this year's local authority elections if attendance at a candidates' information evening this week is anything to go by.
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Works commencing on Eat Streat all-weather development
News22.07.13: The final phase for developing Rotorua's popular dining precinct, Eat Streat, into an iconic all-weather zone is about to begin.
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Election information evening tonight
News22.07.13: An election information evening is being held for people interested in standing for Rotorua District Council positions tonight at 7pm at the Civic Centre.
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Safety concerns over motorbikes on Mamaku Reserve
News21.07.13: Rotorua District Council and Rotorua Police are concerned about increasing instances of unauthorised riding of motorbikes on the Mamaku Reserve and are asking local residents to help the cou
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Rotorua event popularity boosts accommodation business in May
News20.07.13: The growing popularity of events such as the Rotorua Marathon has resulted in strong growth in visitor nights for the district during the month of May, up 20.2 per cent on the same time last