1:19pm Tuesday 17 Sep, 2019
The number of homeless in Rotorua streets formed the impression Rotorua is dying, says prominent Rotorua hotelier Reg Hennessy. Reg was speaking during... Read More
4:00pm Sunday 15 Sep, 2019
Last week the Rotorua Multicultural Council had its first meeting of the Multicultural Hospice Support Group. “It was a historic day for the Rotorua... Read More
1:03pm Monday 02 Sep, 2019
Infrastructure, lakefront re-development and rates will become major recurring themes in this year’s Rotorua local body elections. After... Read More
8:38am Wednesday 28 Aug, 2019
Dennis Curtis slipped under the Rotorua Now radar when nominations closed on August 12 for the Rotorua local body elections in October. When nominations... Read More
3:42pm Monday 26 Aug, 2019
A decision to delay public discussion on a Plan Change 10 affecting run-off in rural Rotorua areas has been blocked. Known as PC10,... Read More
11:07am Monday 26 Aug, 2019
“Blurred lines” in relation to consents encouraged by the Government created feisty debate at the Rotorua Lakes Council’s final... Read More
1:57pm Thursday 22 Aug, 2019
Two retiring Rotorua councillors listened as mayor Steve Chadwick lauded their contribution to the community over many years. Charles... Read More
12:47pm Thursday 22 Aug, 2019
A hoarding advertising a Rotorua political bloc is considered too big and is to be adjusted to comply with local bylaws regarding sizes. The... Read More
1:52pm Wednesday 21 Aug, 2019
An objection has been lodged against a proposed temporary road closure for a motorsport event in the Rotorua Hinterland on Sunday, September... Read More
10:00am Sunday 18 Aug, 2019
The final nominations have been confirmed for the Lakes District Health Board 2019 triennial elections, with seventeen to contest the seven vacancies.... Read More
9:00am Sunday 18 Aug, 2019
The voices of farmers in Rotorua, led by Federated Farmers, have been instrumental in the Environment Court’s rejection of Land Use Capability... Read More
4:30pm Saturday 17 Aug, 2019
A total of 45 candidates are contesting this year’s Local Body Elections for Rotorua Lakes Council. Nominations closed on Friday ahead of polling... Read More
1:16pm Friday 16 Aug, 2019
A former high-profile tourism director Oscar Nathan is a late addition in the race for one of 10 seats on the Rotorua Lakes Council. Nominations... Read More
11:45am Wednesday 14 Aug, 2019
With two sitting councillors retiring, the bid for seats is turning in to a scramble. This week, the number of aspirants has increased to 20 for the... Read More
8:22am Wednesday 14 Aug, 2019
In 2013, the Environment Court delivered a damning conclusion against the residents of Lake Rotoiti who were seeking a waste-water scheme in their area.... Read More