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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
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Local authority election nominations now open
News19.07.13: Nominations open today for the publicly elected positions of mayor, district councillor, community board member, regional councillor and district health board for this year's local authority
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Russian-born songbird Yulia returning to Rotorua after wowing audience
News18.07.13: New Zealand hit singer Yulia is bringing her popular new international show to Rotorua next month after a successful USA career launch.
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Council candidate information packs available
News17.07.13: Nominations for the positions of mayor, councillors and Rotorua Lakes Community Board members in Rotorua's local authority elections open on Friday [19 July].
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Phoenix to travel to Rotorua pre-season
News16.07.13: Rotorua District Council and Wellington Phoenix have confirmed Rotorua will host an inaugural Hyundai A-League fixture this spring.
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SH33 Sunvalley Curve Alignment project update
News15.07.13: The SH33 Sunvalley curve alignment project between Rotorua and Paengaroa will see tight curves removed to improve safety and provide a passing lane towards Rotorua. (Photo: SH33 road wideni
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Have you enrolled to vote?
News14.07.13: Have you enrolled for the coming local government election?
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Oaklands Estate subdivision settlement pleases council
News13.07.13: Statement by Rotorua District Council chief executive, Geoff Williams. (Photo: RDC chief executive Geoff Williams)
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Chinese artist honours Rotorua with gift
News12.07.13: Famous Chinese artist Zhao Qingguo has presented Rotorua with a prestigious gift, a sign of the strong relationship between Rotorua and China. (Photo: The five metre long oil painting by Chi
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Mayor and Police join forces to oppose legal high sales in Rotorua
News11.07.13: There's no place in Rotorua for the sale of synthetic cannabis. Legal high' products targeting our young people are insidious and a scourge on society, and need to be driven from our distric
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Cycleway ceremony and fundraiser combine
News11.07.13: Mayor Kevin Winters is encouraging locals to celebrate the completion of the Te Ara Ahi (Go Thermal by Bike) cycleway while helping to raise funds for the Rotorua Special Olympics Team.
