Council

Unprecedented rainfall leads to emergency plan

Ensuring Rotoehu residents are prepared in case of a natural disaster is the reasoning behind the development of a Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan for... Read More

Beginner's guide to being environmental friendly

Let's be honest: in this time-scarce world of convenience and instant gratification, sometimes the goal to be environmentally friendly can seem like an impractical... Read More

Organisations receive council funded boost

From putting food on the table to building marae resilience, Rotorua Lakes Council has provided $80,000 in funding grants to support initiatives that build stronger... Read More

Concerns as $29m lake scheme goes ahead

Rotorua's council will continue connecting Lake Tarawera properties to its sewerage network despite a petition raising concerns about an 'open chequebook”... Read More

BOP boating rules open for feedback

People who love being out on the water are being urged to have their say about proposed changes to the boating rules for Bay of Plenty. The Draft Regional... Read More

Lakeland Queen owner told to build new jetty

For 36 years, the Lakeland Queen provided tourists and locals with opportunities to cruise and dine on Lake Rotorua. But for the last three, the iconic paddle... Read More

Gen Z’s platform to influence Rotorua politics

From serving at McDonald's to the civil service, Rotorua's youngest councillor Fisher Wang is now set to guide a new generation on local politics. Wang was... Read More

Popular berry farm loss a step closer

The loss of the popular Julians Berry Farm and Café has come a step closer although it will likely take up to four years before houses start popping up... Read More

Four accommodation providers under investigation

The government is investigating whether four accommodation providers in Rotorua are complying with tenancy laws - including Spa Lodge. Twenty tenants of the... Read More

Crumbling teeth or having a home?

Fix crumbling teeth or keep their home? A retired couple say they are weighing up their choices in the face of a potential $48,000 council bill. Local Democracy... Read More

Council issues Spa Lodge dangerous building notice

Twenty people have been moved out of a Rotorua lodge issued two dangerous building notices in a week - the first for dead-bolting residents in at night. The... Read More

High Court judgement: Fluoridation work paused

Rotorua Lakes Council has paused work to fluoridate its water supply after a preliminary High Court ruling the mandate to do so is unlawful. "I am resisting... Read More