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Council’s recycling education centre officially opened
NewsResource, the new education centre at the city's Recycling Centre, officially opened yesterday (10 May) after a year's planning by Rotorua District Council.
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New moves to improve Ōkataina water quality
NewsRotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group has approved an action plan for Lake Ōkataina to improve the lake's water quality.
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New CEO appointed for Rotorua District Council
NewsRotorua District Council has today announced the appointment of a new chief executive for a five-year term commencing 01 July this year.
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Lake Road upgrade nearing completion
NewsDespite unearthing a number of hot spots' during construction work, upgrading of Lake Road is expected to be completed close to the original timeframe and within budget.
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Youth Card offers young people support, advice and discounts
NewsA newly developed Rotorua Youth Card has been released for local young people between the ages of 11 and 18.
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NZTA announces preferred route for Rotorua Eastern Arterial
NewsThe preferred route for the Rotorua Eastern Arterial (REA) is a route between Te Ngae Road and the Lake edge.
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Free parking among initiatives proposed for CBD next phase
NewsRotorua District Council's vision for a revitalised CBD is about to move into its next phase with a number of proposals being included in the council's 2013/14 draft Annual Plan.
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Drought is ‘bitter-sweet’ for local economy says mayor
NewsRotorua Mayor Kevin Winters says the current drought affecting most of the North Island is a bitter-sweet event for Rotorua.
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Council & Scion appoint directors to company commercialising TERAX
NewsRotorua District Council and Scion have appointed four directors to the board of new joint-venture company Terax Ltd.
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Facelift and new website for Rotorua lakes programme
NewsThe programme that protects and restores the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes has a fresh look, a revised name and a brand-new website.
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Council’s City Safe Guardians making CBD safer - retailers’ survey
NewsResults from a Rotorua District Council (RDC) survey reveal that retailers believe the council's City Safe Guardians play an important role in helping keep the central city safe
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Drought declared for Rotorua and Bay of Plenty
NewsThe drought declared throughout the Bay of Plenty region today, including Rotorua, means official recognition of the very dry conditions and gives farmers access to more support.
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New look offers enhanced visibility for council CBD teams
NewsLocal residents may become more aware of Rotorua District Council staff carrying out their varying duties in the CBD from this week.
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World-first TERAX technology offers unlimited potential
News26.02.13: RDC Chief Executive Peter Guerin's 'Council Talk' column in today's Daily Post.
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Farmers agree on timeframe to restore Lake Rotorua
NewsRotorua farmers and Bay of Plenty Regional Council have signed a milestone agreement that could be a major turning point in cleaning up Lake Rotorua.
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Government invests in world first technology in Rotorua
NewsGenerating income from waste is now possible for Rotorua District Council with a $4.7m Government grant to build a world leading waste treatment plant which turns sewage into valuable resour
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Māori flag flying at Rotorua Civic centre for Waitangi Day
NewsRotorua District Council is flying a Māori flag alongside the New Zealand flag at the council Civic Centre on Waitangi Day today.
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Lakes water quality improvements encouraging
NewsA $200 million partnership programme to improve the water quality of Rotorua lakes is producing very encouraging results says Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group chairman and Rotorua mayor Kevin Win
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International Green Flag Award for 2 Rotorua reserves
NewsRotorua District Council's parks and reserves are clearly amongst the country's best and can hold their own on the international stage.
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Wood first choice for local developments
NewsRotorua District Council is working with key community stakeholders, such as Waiariki Institute of Technology, to embrace the concept of wood being the material of choice for new and existing developm
