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Mayor and councillor at odds over conflict questions
The dispute has spilled on to social media.
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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.
Rotorua households divert 180 tonnes of waste in first weeks of Fogo
The service is on track to meet its annual target of 6000 tonnes.
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.
‘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.
Rotorua's biggest Kāinga Ora housing development complete after five years
Tenants are due to move into the final 13 homes from next week.
Cracking shuts Rotorua lakefront playground's slide and climbing structure
The council has no reopening date, as parts for repair must come from overseas.
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.
Consultation opens on future of Rotorua water services
A shared water-services model could reduce rates by about $216 a year.
Kawerau hits pause on joint water services
Whakatāne and Rotorua will consult on different water-service options.
Rotorua buildings no longer considered an earthquake risk
Government reforms could save the property owners about $107m.
Ratepayers need a real say in council reform
OPINION: Rotorua's unitary plan needs scrutiny of regional costs and risks.
Remembrance walk held for anniversary of Jayleb-Che Dean's disappearance
About 500 people gathered at Lake Moananui Reserve for a walk in honour of the Tokoroa teacher, who went missing in Rotorua a year ago. Video / Kelly Makiha
'Larger than life': Tributes paid to ex-councillor Peter Bentley
'He was a good inspiration to get out there and get things done.'
‘Very close’: $2m boost brings museum reopening a step closer
The council says it is close to securing enough funding for the exhibition development.
Former Rotorua councillor Peter Bentley dies
He served on the council from 2013 until 2022.
Rotorua Museum: Final fit-out begins before 2028 reopening
The restored museum is expected to attract about 120,000 visitors a year.