News
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Preparations underway in anticipation of Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle
NewsTropical Cyclone Gabrielle is expected to affect parts of the North Island from Sunday 12 February.
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Health warning changes for Lake Rotorua
NewsSome warnings lifted but new warning issued for Holden's Bay and ongoing caution urged in all areas by local Medical Officer of Health
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Waka Kotahi update
NewsBay of Plenty state highway works for February 2023
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Council decisions
NewsCouncil sets committee delegations, meetings schedule, remuneration, representation on other entities, annual plan timeline and adopts submissions policy. More work to be done on code of conduct
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NRL Māori teams aiming high for weekend clash
NewsWhen the NRL Harvey Norman All Stars Māori players put on their jerseys on Saturday they will be reaching for the stars.
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All Stars Māori and Indigenous rugby league teams were welcomed
NewsThis morning the All Stars Māori and Indigenous men’s and women’s rugby league teams were welcomed to Te Arawa in an official pōhiri (welcome) at Te Papaiōuru Marae in Ōhinemutu, Rotorua.
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Latest weather update – road repairs
NewsContractors are continuing to clean up following last week’s heavy rain event
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Damaged sewerage mains now repaired
NewsSewerage mains damaged in Ohinemutu and Arnold Street have now been repaired.
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Mayor Tapsell on what's coming up at next week's Council meeting
NewsCouncil will be approving their responsibilities and remuneration following a busy induction process
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Weather updates
NewsMetservice has lifted all weather warnings and watches for the Bay of Plenty.
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Rotorua ready for an All Stars week of excitement
NewsRotorua is set for an action packed week when we host the NRL Harvey Norman All Stars: Māori v Indigenous clash on 11 February.
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Agenda for next Council meeting
NewsGovernance matters and a timeline for development, consultation and adoption of the 2023/24 Annual Plan are on the agenda for next week's Council meeting
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Weather updates
NewsClean-up continues as red warning removed but Rotorua still under a heavy rain watch
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Rangatahi Māori sought for Mayoral mentoring programme
NewsApplications are open for Tuia 2023 - a leadership programme for young Māori in communities throughout Aotearoa.
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Red heavy rain warning remains in place for Rotorua
NewsResidents should continue to stay vigilant about water levels and have a plan in place if necessary.
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NRL hard-man expecting a tough encounter on home turf
NewsKiwis’ enforcer Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is known for his on field aggression and that’s not set to change when the NRL Harvey Norman All Stars: Māori v Indigenous clash in Rotorua.
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Red heavy rain warning now in place for Rotorua
NewsMayor Tania Tapsell urges locals to be on high alert in case of potential flood risks, especially those living in low-lying areas or near waterways
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Preparations underway for this week's forecasted heavy rain
NewsCouncil staff and contractors are undertaking the usual preparations ahead of heavy rain expected in Rotorua
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Weather update - 31 January 2023
News31 January 2023 - The latest weather related callouts for Rotorua.
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Fatigue pit stop creating safer journeys
NewsRotorua Lakes Council hosting fatigue pit stop Friday 27 January to raise road safety awareness aimed at reducing fatal and serious road crashes.