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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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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.
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.
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
‘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.
Tauranga Mayor 'disappointed' as Govt delays reform decisions
Minister says more analysis is needed before Cabinet makes final decisions post-election.
'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.
'Absolutely a risk': Rotorua could lose some pensioner homes for good
Lucas Place demolition looms as 14 pensioner housing tribunal cases continue.
'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.
‘Such a relief’: Mayor backs National’s bed tax replacement
New National policy to redistribute International Visitor Levy, giving some to councils.
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.
PM's bed tax U-turn is the third 'rock' for councils to swallow
There's a simple, amenable solution: using foreign tourist money as was intended.