News
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Rock fall reduces SH30 to one lane at Rotoiti
NewsState Highway 30 at Rotoiti, half way between Rotorua and Rotoma, is reduced to one lane and drivers are being advised to expect delays while workers continue to remove unstable rocks from the Rotoiti
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New appointments complete balance for Rotorua Tourism Committee
NewsRotorua District Council has appointed two new members to the Rotorua Tourism Committee, the group tasked with driving implementation of the district's tourism master plan alongside Destination Rotoru
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Cycle trail initiative offers 80 kms of economic opportunity
NewsOver the last 18 months a quite remarkable sporting, recreation and visitor innovation has been taking shape and is set to add another valuable element to Rotorua's impressive collection of world clas
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Business rates remissions delayed on Auditor-General's advice
NewsImplementation of Rotorua District Council's rates remission guidelines for reducing the impact of the recent change to a capital value rating system on a number of businesses has been delayed followi
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Wildlife exhibition inspiration for photo competition
NewsBe mesmerised by the sheer beauty, extraordinary drama and astonishing variety of the natural world in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2011 exhibition.
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Central North Island volcanic alert issued
NewsLevel 2 volcanic alerts have been issued for both Mount Tongariro in the central North Island and White Island off the coast of the Bay of Plenty.
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Volcanic eruption threat advisory cancelled
NewsA national advisory from the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management (MCDEM) about Mount Tongariro's volcanic activity has been cancelled.
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Final two directors appointed to Grow Rotorua board
NewsRotorua District Council's new economic development CCO, Grow Rotorua Limited, now has its full complement of directors with the announcement today of two final appointments to the board.
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Stewart Brown appointed to head Rotorua Museum
NewsRotorua District Council (RDC) has announced the appointment of Rotorua businessman Stewart Brown to the position of Rotorua Museum director.
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Famous geyser may be cruising back into life
NewsRotorua's once-famous Waikite Geyser is showing signs of rejuvenation after 43 years of very little activity, scientists say.
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Motorists reminded to display 'Pay & Display' parking receipt or risk
NewsWith pay & display' machines progressively replacing parking meters in the city motorists are being reminded that they risk a $40 fine if they fail to display a valid parking receipt.
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Half million people ready to 'Drop, Cover, Hold'
NewsRotorua Mayor Kevin Winters is encouraging Rotorua residents and businesses to register to take part in the New Zealand ShakeOut earthquake drill taking place across the country at 9.26am on 26 Septem
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Rotorua New Years festivities to go off with a different bang
NewsLocals and visitors celebrating the New Year in Rotorua will be dancing to several new tunes this festive season with the announcement of a wider Mardi Gras festival to be held on the days leading up
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Searching for Rotorua's voluntary heroes
NewsThe once a year opportunity to celebrate and recognise local volunteers has arrived in the Rotorua District, with entries now open for the TrustPower Spirit of Rotorua Awards.
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Victoria St Arterial vital for economy
NewsPreparing for the future is an essential job for any local authority, and Rotorua District Council regards strategic planning as one of its most important functions.
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'ShakeOut' registrations hit 250,000
NewsMore than 250,000 people are now registered to take part in New Zealand's biggest ever earthquake drill, New Zealand ShakeOut.
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More information featured in new Good Health Rotorua directory
NewsThe Good Health Rotorua directory has become one of the most highly regarded and best used community directories in Rotorua and the latest 2012 edition is available now.
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Rotorua Tourism Committee seeking new member
NewsRotorua District Council (RDC) is looking to appoint a new member to the Rotorua Tourism Committee (RTC) to help drive the city's future tourism growth.
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Recruiting CEO and entity name on first meeting agenda for Rotorua eco
NewsIdentifying a trading name and recruiting a CEO were on the agenda of Rotorua's new economic development CCO (council owned organisation) when directors held their first board meeting this week.
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$8.5 million upgrade of wastewater treatment plant to boost lakes wate
NewsRotorua District Council (RDC) has completed an $8.5 million upgrade of its waste water treatment plant which includes the commissioning of new membrane bioreactor technology to further improve Rotoru
