News
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Rules for Lake Rotorua catchment a step closer
NewsA decision on how nitrogen limits will be allocated to specific land uses in the Lake Rotorua catchment is a step closer.
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The Redwoods artistic new toilets open
NewsThe Redwoods' new public toilet facilities and art installations were unveiled to the public yesterday featuring a conservation education theme.
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First pre-election report published by Rotorua District Council
NewsRotorua District Council has published its first ever pre-election report.
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Redwoods new toilet block & art installation open this week
NewsThe Redwoods' new public toilet facilities with art installations featuring endangered native bird species are being unveiled to the public this week in Whakarewarewa Forest.
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Rotorua Museum hunts for missing fingers and toes
NewsAs 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.
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Court accepts council application to demolish unsafe house
NewsThe Rotorua District Court has ordered the demolition of a derelict house at 22 Exeter Place in Tihi-o-Tonga.
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Works commencing on Eat Streat all-weather development
NewsThe 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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Oaklands Estate subdivision settlement pleases council
NewsResolution of Oaklands Estate subdivision issues allows property owners to move forward
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Rotorua Mayor & Police join to oppose legal high sales
NewsThere'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
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Cycleway ceremony and fundraiser combine
NewsMayor 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.
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High satisfaction levels for Rotorua council - survey
NewsLocal residents believe Rotorua District Council is doing a good job and are satisfied with most services being provided to the community.
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Art student’s design a winner for Rotorua skatepark mural
NewsA local art student's geothermal-inspired mural design is now enhancing a high-profile wall at the Ranolf Street skatepark following calls for submissions by Rotorua District Council.
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Rotorua annual plan hold rates increase under 1%
NewsRotorua District Council has adopted its annual plan for the 2013/14 year with one of the lowest rates increases in recent history - just under one per cent.
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New Rotorua Social Monitor reveals social wellbeing progress
NewsA report on key social trends in Rotorua released by Rotorua District Council this week shows progress being made in a number of social wellbeing areas.
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New Rotorua council CEO welcomed
NewsRDC's new chief executive Geoff Williams was welcomed with a powhiri at the council Civic Centre yesterday morning on his first day in the role.
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Rotorua Mayor pays tribute to the late Councillor Maureen Waaka
NewsToday is a very sad day in Rotorua with the passing last night of long serving and popular councillor Maureen Waaka.
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Lake Road officially reopened following major upgrade
NewsMayor Kevin Winters hosted a blessing ceremony at the recently constructed roundabout on Lake Road yesterday morning, to acknowledge upgrade completion
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Mayor welcomes hikoi protesting Rotorua Eastern Arterial proposal
NewsAround 300 people marched to the Civic Centre this morning (24 June) from Te Hurunga o te Rangi Marae in Ngapuna, in a hikoi
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Grow Rotorua’s plan for growth
NewsSpa and wellness centres, manuka honey plantations and processed timber exports are among the long list of opportunities Grow Rotorua plans to explore
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Student designer working with council on new CBD seating
NewsSixteen-year-old Rotorua secondary school student Jake Krebs starts his work experience' job with Rotorua District Council (RDC).