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Rotorua Daily Post staff get into the spirit of giving

17 Nov, 2018 9:00am
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Rotorua Daily Post staff aim to lead by example, donating to the Salvation Army appeal.

(From left) The Hits Rotorua announcer Paul Hickey, Bicycle Recycle recipient Barbara Ward and Mountain Bike Rotorua co-owner Tu Mutu with Barbara's new bike. Photo/ Andrew Warner

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Joy and anticipation as people receive donated bikes

16 Nov, 2018 3:00pm
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Nominees have been picking up their donated bicycles from the Bicycle Recycle initiative.

Age Concern Rotorua National Social Connect advisor Louise Rees, manager Rory O'Rourke, Shopping Service and Confident Driving co-ordinator Jody Langdon, office administration Lyn Rasmussen and Accredited Visitor Service co-ordinator Sue White.

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Volunteers needed to brighten up the week for elders

16 Nov, 2018 2:00pm
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A local service is giving people the chance to brighten the weeks of Rotorua elders.

(Back from left) Otonga Rd Primary School councillors Justin Robertson, 11, Kate Hastings, 11, Daniel Jeong, 10 and (front left) Jemma Francis, 10 and Zoe Parker, 10. Photo / Shauni James

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Pupils aim to bring happiness to people's day

16 Nov, 2018 1:00pm
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Rotorua pupils have started collecting items for this year's Fill The Bus Appeal.

Jamie Pickernell working on his sculpture in the Rotorua Sculpture Symposium in 2016. Photo / File

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Designs coming to life up close at Sculpture Symposium

16 Nov, 2018 12:01am
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The community can be experience the creative process at the Rotorua Sculpture Symposium.

Trevor Nathan carving Synergy at the 2016 symposium. Photo / Supplied

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Sculptures to be revealed over course of Rotorua symposium

15 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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The creation of sculptures is available for all to see at the Rotorua Sculpture Symposium.

Rotorua artist Barbara Bew with some of her works heading overseas. Photo / Stephen Parker

NEW ZEALAND

Rotorua trauma victim's art now overseas bound

12 Nov, 2018 9:14am
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A Rotorua artist is using her art to raise awareness of topics close to her heart.

Armistice Day commemorations in Rotorua's Government Gardens. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Rotorua comes together for Armistice Day

11 Nov, 2018 6:47pm
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The Rotorua community came together to commemorate the centenary of Armistice Day.

Those taking part in Operation R.I.D.E gather outside the Harvest Centre Marae where they stay overnight in Rotorua. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Rotorua a pit stop for war vets

10 Nov, 2018 11:00am
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Veterans stopped over in Rotorua as part of a gruelling country-wide expedition.

Youthhub navigator Kassara Boaza (left), partnerships broker Kirsten Bangs and navigator Yasmin Beizlle at the Rotorua Youth Centre. Photo / Shauni James

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Support for youth wanting to get into the workplace

9 Nov, 2018 9:00am
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Youth are encouraged to put their best foot forward to employers with a dedicated team.

Rotorua's Daniel Phillips at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre where he does aqua jogging. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Rotorua celebrates World Diabetes Day

9 Nov, 2018 5:07am
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Families can have fun while learning more about diabetes at a family event.

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Range of topics and projects to learn about with ArtsMAD

9 Nov, 2018 4:30am
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The upcoming ArtsMAD evening features seven speakers and their stories and inspiration.

Lyndsay Campbell will be talking about her latest book at the Rotorua Library. Photo / Supplied

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Author talk and book launch to help keep stories alive

9 Nov, 2018 4:00am
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Book launch and talk aims to keep war stories alive 100 years after World War I.

Rotorua Hospice 'Day Stay' patients and volunteers sporting the hats they made for Melbourne Cup. Photo / Supplied

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Hospice 'Day Stay' patients put their creative caps on

9 Nov, 2018 1:15am
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Rotorua Hospice 'Day Stay' patients and volunteers get creative for the Melbourne Cup.

Xavier Sarich-Dunn, 9, geared up and set to race. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Children test how fast can go in fun Eastside Trolley Derby

4 Nov, 2018 5:00pm
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Children tested their steering skills and had fun doing fast races at a trolley derby.

Ella is a 'furbassador' for the SPCA's WalkYour Dog to the Moon fundraiser. Photo / Supplied

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People and pooches walking for health and fundraising

3 Nov, 2018 6:00am
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Pooches and owners being healthy and raising funds for SPCA is the aim of Moon Walk event.

Retired Senior Sergeant John Edmonds (left) is presented his Meritorious Service Medal from Police Commissioner Mike Bush. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Retired Senior Sergeant honoured with prestigious award

2 Nov, 2018 4:17pm
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Retired Senior Sergeant John Edmonds humbled, thrilled and honoured to receive award.

Santa makes an appearance at last year's Rotorua Christmas Parade. Photo / File

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Community encouraged to share festive flair in parade

2 Nov, 2018 1:15pm
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Groups are encouraged to share festive flair and enter a float in the Christmas parade.

Alison Leigh (left) and Trish Brown in the Don Stafford Room at Rotorua Library Te Aka Mauri. Photo / Supplied

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Local history of Armistice Day being shared with community

2 Nov, 2018 9:08am
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Rotorua can come together and learn more about Armistice Day in Rotorua.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, at the Te Papaiouru Marae at Ohinemutu during their visit to Rotorua. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Rotorua royal visit draws a crowd

2 Nov, 2018 4:30am
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Rotorua turned on the royal treatment for the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

People take the time to check out the <i>Brave Hearts</i> exhibition. Photo / Supplied

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Brave hearts celebrated in Rotorua with exhibition

2 Nov, 2018 2:30am
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The Brave Hearts exhibition of the New Zealand cardiac story is coming to Rotorua.

Steve Holmes and Evelyn Falconer entertain the crowd at a previous Mayoral Concert for the Elderly. Photo/File

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Elderly in for a treat with concert

27 Oct, 2018 6:18am
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Rotorua talent is putting on a show this weekend for the local retired community to enjoy.

The speed of bicycles of all shapes and sizes were tested at the Redwoods Coast. Photo / Alick Saunders

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Bike festival to finish with more action

27 Oct, 2018 6:00am
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The Rotorua Bike Festival has been well attended so far and will finish with more action.

Children scramble for lollies in their creative Halloween costumes at last year's Hell-O-Wheels. Photo / Mark Coker

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Halloween excitement at roller derby game

26 Oct, 2018 11:00am
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Families can enjoy a Halloween-themed roller derby event while raising money for a cause.

Mokoia Intermediate School pupils worked hard to build trolleys for the derby. Photo / Supplied

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Community gears up for Eastside Trolley Derby

26 Oct, 2018 7:16am
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Those brave enough to race downhill can give the Eastside Trolley Derby a go.

The Geyserland Guild of Woodworkers are looking for a new premises. (from left) David Carter, Jon Parker, Dave Johnson, Arthur Evans, Leith Gray. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Geyserland Guild of Woodworkers in need of new home

26 Oct, 2018 3:56am
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The Geyserland Guild of Woodworkers is in need of a new home.

Toddlers enjoy giving the new track at Puketawhero Park a whirl. Photo / Shauni James

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Shouts of glee at opening of Toddler Bike Track

26 Oct, 2018 2:59am
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Toddlers enjoyed giving a Toddler Bike Track a whirl at its opening in Puketawhero Park.

McLeods Booksellers manager Jemma Pirrie in-store. Photo / File

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McLeods Booksellers inviting customers to hunt for books

26 Oct, 2018 2:38am
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McLeods Booksellers is holding a treasure hunt to celebrate New Zealand Bookshop Day.

The band Signus performs at the Pistang Pilipino Open Air Concert in Government Gardens. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Filipino culture celebrated and shared in Rotorua

23 Oct, 2018 6:45am
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The Filipino culture was shared and celebrated in Rotorua at Pistang Pilipino 2018.

People of all ages enjoy the smooth ride on the runway. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Rotorua's Ride the Runway hosts bikes of all shapes and sizes

22 Oct, 2018 4:32pm
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Hundreds of people enjoyed the smooth airport runway at Ride the Runway.

The auction is in full swing at the Lake Tarawera Spring Fair. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Lake Tarawera Spring Fair bustles in the sunshine

22 Oct, 2018 4:03pm
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The Lake Tarawera Spring Fair was bustling as people enjoyed stalls and sunshine.

Nicky Weber (left) and Anthea Ogilvieenjoy the atmosphere of last year's Okere Falls Beerfest. Photo / File

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Rotorua a hive of activity over Labour Weekend

20 Oct, 2018 9:11am
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Rotorua will be a hive of activity this Labour Weekend with many events on offer.

The Next Generation intermediate school dance group kick off the dancing section. Photo / Supplied

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Rotorua Ladies Night bustles with activity

19 Oct, 2018 1:52pm
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Ladies enjoyed DIY, discounts and dancing, all while raising money for a local charity.

Rotorua's Joanna White has written one of the letters in the <i>Dear Boobs</i> book. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Local woman shares snippet of breast cancer journey in book

19 Oct, 2018 10:04am
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A Rotorua woman has had a letter to her boobs included in the Dear Boobs book.

People gather with their bikes at last year's Great Electric Bike Challenge. Photo / Alan Ofsoski

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Using electric bikes encouraged in bike festival

19 Oct, 2018 3:00am
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It is not just leg-powered bikes being celebrated during the Rotorua Bike Festival.

Kaharoa Kōkako Trust chairwoman Sue Williams talks about the trust's work at the U3A forum. Photo / Shauni James

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Kaharoa Kōkako Trust shares its success at U3A forum

19 Oct, 2018 2:15am
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Kaharoa Kōkako Trust chairwoman shared the trust's work and successes at a U3A forum.

Mountain Bike Rotorua co-owner Tak Mutu with a number of the bikes which will be given away. Photo / Shauni James

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Community extends generous hand to Bicycle Recycle

19 Oct, 2018 2:00am
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Rotorua people can nominate people they think deserves a recycled bike.

Rotorua actors are bringing the play <i>Teechers</i> to life. Photo / Supplied

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Fun and fast-paced show will have people thinking

19 Oct, 2018 1:30am
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The Rotorua Little Theatre's upcoming show Teechers will be fun and fast-paced.

Rotorua Bike Festival director Megan Dimozantos encourages the community to head along to the festival. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Final countdown on to bike festival

13 Oct, 2018 10:00am
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This year's Rotorua Bike Festival is just around the corner.

Rotorua Community Hospice's new chief executive Jonathon Hagger (left) and long-standing Rotorua Hospice volunteer Pare Aratema at the welcoming. Photo / Supplied

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Rotorua Hospice's new chief executive welcomed

12 Oct, 2018 9:37pm
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Rotorua Community Hospice's new chief executive was welcomed into his role.

Kirk Austin (left) and Sam Farquharson in a warm up before the start of The Redwoods Coast in a previous year. Photo / File

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Thrills, spills and speed in Rotorua Bike Festival events

12 Oct, 2018 5:01pm
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There will be many thrills for competitors and spectators in two Bike Festival events.

The Arts Village group dressed up as pink Lego people for the Pink Walk in 2015. Photo / File

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Community called to make a sea of pink for breast cancer

12 Oct, 2018 4:00am
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The community can dress up in pink to raise money for the Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust.

(From left) Lesley Morrison, Lynne Luke and Annette Hall of Dementia Lakes outside the new location. Photo / Shauni James

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New Dementia Lakes location has 'more soul'

12 Oct, 2018 3:00am
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Dementia Lakes is heading into a new chapter at a new location that's more like home.

<i>Belle on a Bike</i> is coming to Rotorua. Photo / Supplied

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Biking and storytelling fuse together in inner city tour

12 Oct, 2018 2:45am
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Biking and performance storytelling will come together in Rotorua inner city.

(From left) Geyserland Art Group members Maxine Thompson, Robin Harland and Ann Bosomworth at the exhibition. Photo / Shauni James

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Geyserland Art Group exhibition has something for all

12 Oct, 2018 2:00am
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A variety of artwork is on offer at the Geyserland Art Group's exhibition.

Father and daughter duo Brogan Hastie (left) and Mike Hastie are looking forward to rocking it out on stage together in <i>Rock of Ages</i>. Photo / Shauni James

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Father daughter duo rock in musical

10 Oct, 2018 9:00am
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A Rotorua father and daughter duo will rock it out together in Rock of Ages.

Members of the Rotorua Filipino community Ronald Espellarga (left), Trish Pike, Cherry Andrews, Risalie Villasan and Vincent Villasan invite people to Pistang Pilipino. Photo / Shauni James

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Pistang Pilipino to bring culture and community together

8 Oct, 2018 1:35pm
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The Rotorua community can immerse themselves in Filipino culture this Labour Weekend.

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Review: Tiki Āhua fashion show captures the imagination

7 Oct, 2018 12:19pm
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The incredible talent of New Zealand's Māori designers was showcased at Tiki Ahua.

Guy Williams is coming back to Rotorua with a show raising funds for Mental Health Awareness Week. Photo / File

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Have a laugh and raise money for mental health

6 Oct, 2018 5:30am
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Rotorua can have a good laugh while raising money for the Mental Health Foundation.

(From left) Tait Williams, 2, Finlay Miller, 4, Sophia Alquezar, 5, and Henry McLean, 3, practice their biking skills. Photo / Shauni James

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Children encouraged to get pedalling

5 Oct, 2018 11:18am
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Children can have fun getting active and exploring the forest in an upcoming biking event.

Kennedy Grant, 5, and Mila Grant, 5, enjoy the Rainbow Dance Party in their matching dresses. Photo / Shauni James

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Fun, learning, and dancing at the Rotorua Library

5 Oct, 2018 4:00am
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These school holidays have seen a ball pit, balloons and dancing take over the library

Te Ririu Williams will have items shown in the Emerging Designer category at Tiki Āhua. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Teenager exhibiting with top Māori fashion designers

5 Oct, 2018 3:21am
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A Rotorua teenager will exhibit with some top Māori fashion designers at Tiki Āhua.

(From left) Councillor Karen Hunt, Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick and deputy mayor Dave Donaldson at the viewing rest-area mid-way along the trail. Photo / Thomas Colle

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New mountain bike trail showcases why Rotorua's special

5 Oct, 2018 3:00am
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A new mountain bike trail at Lake Rotokakahi has rich history and beautiful views.

The Carpark Eliminator is a new event in the Rotorua Bike Festival this year. Photo / Supplied

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Fun afternoon of tight corners set for festival

5 Oct, 2018 2:26am
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There will be exhilarating races as bikers navigate tight corners in a carpark.

Waka tangata travel down the river. Photo / Supplied

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Interactive day celebrates river document

30 Sep, 2018 4:53pm
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An interactive day was held to celebrate the Kaituna River Document on Sunday.

Leanne Richardson, (right) with Ivey Hall, 3, (centre) and Charlotte Abbot, 4 enjoy a sausage sizzle and hot chocolate picnic at the fair. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Spring fair puts smiles on faces

30 Sep, 2018 6:15pm
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The Hamurana Playcentre Spring Fair and Grand Auction had something for everyone.

Rotorua's Tiaki Rahurahu, 14, will be working hard as well as having fun these school holidays. Photo / Stephen Parker

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School holidays a chance to learn about hard work

29 Sep, 2018 10:30am
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The school holidays are still a good time for both work and play.

The Virtually on Track scavenger hunts are a way to discover some of the local natural gems. Photo / Supplied

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Activities to keep youngsters busy these school holidays

29 Sep, 2018 10:00am
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There is plenty for families to get immersed in these October school holidays.

St Mary's Catholic School students raised about $360 for Loud Shirt Day. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Rotorua dons colour galore for Loud Shirt Day

28 Sep, 2018 4:22pm
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Rotorua got colourful with its attire for the Loud Shirt Day fundraiser.

The Hits Rotorua announcer Paul Hickey (left) Rotorua Weekender editor Shauni James and Mountain Bike Rotorua co-owner Tak Mutu outside the store. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Call to recycle bicycles get others out riding

28 Sep, 2018 6:05am
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A local initiative will recycle old bikes and then pass them on to those less fortunate.

Rotorua Library's Hannah Swale (left) and Kylie Holmes show some of the things children can create these school holidays. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Plenty on in Rotorua for these school holidays

28 Sep, 2018 1:30am
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There is no shortage of activities for those keeping children entertained these holidays.

Harcourts Dancing with the Stars dance couples perform at last year's Mitre 10 Mega Ladies Night. Photo / Michelle Cutelli

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DIY, discounts and dancing to raise money for hospice

28 Sep, 2018 1:00am
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A fun night out for ladies will also help to raise funds for Rotorua Community Hospice.