News
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Adam Blair excited to see NRL All Stars kick-off in Rotorua
NewsAdam Blair knows from personal experience the significance of wearing the Māori jersey and wants to see a full house for the Māori v Indigenous clash in Rotorua in February.
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HEADS UP - Rotorua Lakefront Reserve tree removal
NewsFrom tomorrow (Thursday 19 January), work will begin to remove three trees at the Rotorua Lakefront Reserve.
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Progress towards a better Rotorua for all – First 100 days
NewsRotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell reflects on what the new Council has delivered so far.
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Waka Kotahi update - State Highway works for January 2023
NewsAs many New Zealanders return from their summer holidays, so too do the road workers of the Waikato and Bay of Plenty.
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Preparations for forecasted strong winds this evening
News10 January 2023 - Council staff and contractors are taking the usual precautions ahead of the arrival of ex-Cyclone Hale, expected to hit parts of the North Island this evening.
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Rugby league star Moehewa Armstrong excited for All Stars
NewsNew Zealand rugby league identity Moehewa Armstrong says the NRL Harvey Norman All Stars: Māori v Indigenous clash is getting as popular as the State of Origin series.
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Registrations open for indigenous graffiti art competition
NewsLocal mural and airbrush artist Taumata Soloman encourages young street artists to enter indigenous graffiti art competition that will see artists’ work displayed at various locations in Rotorua.
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Rainfall update
NewsThe public is advised to avoid contact with waterways and stormwater following yesterday's heavy rainfall and crews are out across the district today cleaning up
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Health warning for Te Weta Bay, Rotoiti
NewsPublic health officials have issued a health warning for Te Weta Bay at Lake Rotoiti and the warning for Okawa Bay also remains in place
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Work starting on Rotorua Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade
NewsWork has started on a $60 million upgrade that will cater for future growth and effective management of wai tātari (recovered water) for the district.
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From the Council meeting
NewsA full agenda today included community safety and emergency housing updates, approval of a new committee structure, a proposed change to the purpose of a gifted reserve and a community petition
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Mayor Tapsell announces Council's priorities
NewsThe priorities for this term address key challenges faced by the Rotorua community and will guide the focus for the council organisation for the next three years
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Holiday hours for Council services
News15 December 2022 - Rotorua Lakes Council holiday hours 2022/23
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HEADS UP - Kuirau Park trial road closure in effect
NewsGates have now been installed on a section of Kuirau Park to trial a six month road closure.
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On the Agenda
NewsPriorities for 2022-25 and new committee structure to be confirmed at this week's Council meeting
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Toi Te Ora - Health warning issued for Ōkawa Bay at Lake Rotoiti
NewsA health warning has been issued today for Ōkawa Bay at the western end of Lake Rotoiti.
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Rotorua Housing Accord
NewsA Housing Accord between Rotorua Lakes Council, the Government and Te Arawa iwi renews the parties’ commitment to work together towards better housing and social outcomes for Rotorua.
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Funding paves way for improved transport options
NewsCouncil is on track to receive over $2m from a $350m Waka Kotahi, Transport Choices package, subject to scoping for proposed projects that will show they provide more sustainable transport options.
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Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Programme speaker series
NewsScience Speaker Series to shed light on the plight of the Te Arawa lakes and provide an opportunity for the community to learn about the science behind the Lakes Programme
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Sir Howard Morrison Centre announces Grand Opening Gala programme.
NewsThe doors of the newly refurbished Sir Howard Morrison Centre will be thrown open for a star-studded Grand Opening Gala event and weekend of celebrations in February 2023.
