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Elder housing tenant awarded $5000 after man on home detention moves in next door
Tribunal finds elder housing tenant's dignity was overlooked during months-long dispute.
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'I'd be delighted to leave': Councillor ejected during reserve land debate
The mayor ordered Robert Lee to leave after a fiery clash over a reserve land transfer.
From 62 motels to one: Rotorua emergency housing crisis 'behind us'
Emergency housing in Rotorua has fallen from dozens of motels to just one.
Cities sign pact century after Māori soldiers served in France
Rotorua and French city Arras formalise a WWI connection with a sister-city agreement.
‘You made us do it’: Frustrated councils clash with minister over reform costs
Watts says 'the destination is locked in' for council reform.
‘Political punching bag’: Hipkins says councils made 'scapegoats'
The Labour leader says councils are paying the price for the Government's decisions.
Rotorua school hits back at airport roadblock, calls on council to step in
The airport-school standoff grows over a Rotorua kura's expansion plans.
Councils ‘left in limbo’: Reforms, rates caps debated at LGNZ conference
Councils more trusted than the Government as reform debate dominates Rotorua conference.
Rotorua’s costly weed mystery mapped, but Lakefront challenge remains
A study offers new clues to reduce the problem of pungent shoreline strandings.
Airport objects to neighbouring immersion school's expansion plans
School property group seeks aviation advice after airport raises safety concerns.
Testing eases Rotorua lake and forest 'forever chemicals' fears
Results show no build-up in aquatic life nor major forest impacts from treated wastewater.
Disc golf battle brews at Rotorua park
Mixed feedback on proposal to create nine-hole course in Centennial Park.
Lake Rotokākahi court battle escalates as new appeal filed
Rotorua Lakes Council will fight an appeal from the lake's board over remediation.
Rotorua buildings no longer considered an earthquake risk
Government reforms could save the property owners about $107m.
Council to probe extent of forever chemicals in Lake Rotorua
The one-year investigation is expected to cost $30,000.
‘Very close’: $2m boost brings museum reopening a step closer
The council says it is close to securing enough funding for the exhibition development.
'Break the chains': Lakes trust seeks $2m lifeline from regional council
The trust chairman says the money would support a reset after its restructuring.
'Not brave enough': Mayor slams Govt's 'cruel' reform delay
Council merger plans have been paused until after the election.
‘Time to grow up’: Councillors clash over reserve transfers
Future administration of Tarawera Landing reserve and land used by campground debated.
'Doing a damn good job': Rotorua rejects regional water model
Regional water plan promised savings, but councils remain divided.
No discount on new city bin service despite three-month delay
Council defends soon-to-start system against criticism it will be a 'smelly disaster'.
Wallabies, catfish, crabs: Pest report card reveals wins and losses
'Containment is no longer realistically achievable' when it comes to one invasive species.
Rotorua Museum construction wraps up a decade after quake closure
Museum restoration is complete, but reopening is two years away.
'Absolutely a risk': Rotorua could lose some pensioner homes for good
Lucas Place demolition looms as 14 pensioner housing tribunal cases continue.
'Mincing up tuna': Deaths of nearly 200 eels spark investigation
Eels appear to be running foul of pump stations along their river migration route.
'Town is dead': Businesses look to leave CBD after parking changes
The council says feedback was 'mixed' as it surveyed locals on the new city-centre system.
Bomb threat, assaults, weapons: What council staff face on the front line
In five years, Rotorua Lakes Council staff have reported more than 150 incidents of abuse.
Rotorua-led tourism collaborations secure share of $5m funding
RotoruaNZ will lead campaigns targeting Chinese, Australian and US visitors.
Lakes trust cuts 15 jobs, blames decades of underfunding
Mayor backs Te Arawa Lakes Trust's underfunding claims as review of Crown funding looms.
'The holes will get bigger': $1.9m to test lake wall fixes labelled 'delay tactics'
The council says the wall, built for $11m in 2008, could cost up to $25m to repair.
'Rafting cartel' fears dismissed as merger wins approval
Applicants considered quitting before Rotorua rafting merger was approved.
Report reveals council staff burnout concerns, public abuse
Mayor: 'Given the pressures we are under ... things can become very challenging.'