Many of Rotorua's major projects, such as the lakefront, aquatic centre and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, have been delayed due effects... Read More

Many took the time during the latest alert level 4 lockdown to have a spring clear out and cut down on the clutter. Some who did were perhaps surprised... Read More

Kawerau's “jewel in the crown”, its free and geothermally heated pool, is expected to be steaming hot again soon, thanks to a council... Read More

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council are running a fun lockdown challenge, with the winner receiving a GoPro Hero8. "We know it's lockdown and... Read More

Exactly what the Government’s proposed Three Waters Reforms might mean for the Hauraki District is still up in the air, but some things are clear... Read More

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is on the hunt for keen 16–25-year-olds to participate in decision-making and action. Applications opened... Read More

Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council adopted a revised Climate Change Action Plan today today. The more we do to cut carbon emissions and build... Read More

Former NZ First MP Fletcher Tabuteau has thrown his hat in the 2022 Rotorua mayoralty ring after mayor Steve Chadwick confirmed she will not be standing... Read More

Earlier on Friday the Institute of Environmental Science and Research - ESR - reported there had been a positive Covid-19 test result detected from... Read More

The topic of large scale flooding events is on the front of people's minds following a national flood management and forecasting seminar in Whakatāne... Read More

  A $2.5 billion water reform package is expected to support local government and stimulate the local economy.   A total of $160,619,221... Read More

Protection from biosecurity threats on the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes has been boosted, with Te Arawa Lakes Trust’s - TALT-  Biosecurity Officers... Read More

Community and volunteer groups involved in climate change projects, sustainability work and water safety are some of those receiving $485,000 in funding... Read More

Ratepayers forked out more than $200,000 in legal fees over the almost six years it took to resolve a 2000-tonne tyre mountain left behind when a recycling... Read More

Rotorua Lakes Council’s Long-term Plan sets some “mammoth” undertakings to address unprecedented challenges and move the district forward,... Read More