News
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A small team tackling big issues
NewsMeet council's policy planning team
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Second Supreme award for Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment
NewsThe Rotorua Lakefront Development project received two more prestigious awards over the weekend
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Applications for Partnership Agreements now open
NewsCalling all community groups and not-for-profit organisations - apply now for funding!
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Stream water levels dropping
NewsUpdate 3 - 2pm, 21 May 2024
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Rotorua Aquatic Centre leisure pool to open early
NewsThe leisure pool in the revitalised Rotorua Aquatic Centre is opening earlier than anticipated.
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Hearings for proposed Long-term Plan to start next week
NewsThanks to all who provided feedback, made a submission and/or attended information sessions during consultation
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Rotorua wins 'best tasting tap water in the country'
NewsRotorua has the best tasting tap water in the country according to the judges of this year’s IXOM National Water Taste Test, run by the Water Industry Operations Group NZ.
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Cyanobacteria levels at Ōhau Channel and in Lake Rotoehu remain high
NewsThe local Medical Officer of Health urges people to avoid any activity which results in contact with affected water
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Rotorua Mayor embarks on mentorship with new Tuia representative
NewsRotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has started the Tuia leadership programme with her newest Tuia representative, Maringi James.
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Committee and Council meeting wraps – 8 May 2024
NewsSuccess stories from the local tourism and business community
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Lake warning reminder - avoid contact with water
NewsHigh levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae detected in warning areas
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Rotorua Aquatic Centre - water we up to now?
NewsIn just a few weeks the refurbished facility is expected to reopen to the public following its closure in November 2022.
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Infrastructure and Environment Committee meeting wrap
NewsMuseum update, InfraCore operations report and Infrastructure and Environment Group March progress report.
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Construction work on Rotorua Museum to get underway in June
NewsConstruction on Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa will start in June this year following confirmation of the final piece of project funding.
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Long-term Plan consultation extended
NewsWe've extended consultation on proposals for the 2024-2034 Long-term Plan until Friday 10 May - Have your say
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ANZAC commemorations in Rotorua
NewsLocals and visitors are invited to attend several free ANZAC commemorations in Rotorua to reflect and remember all the men and women who have served their country.
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Wet weather update - 12 April 2024
NewsCouncil's contractors are out and about responding to weather related issues
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Heavy rain warning in place for Rotorua
NewsAn orange heavy rain warning is in place for Rotorua and the Bay of Plenty today (Friday 12 April).
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One Tag to rule them all
NewsCouncil is introducing new, more sustainable dog registration tags from May 2024
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Okawa Bay health warning lifted
NewsAlgal bloom at Okawa Bay at Lake Rotoiti has subsided.
