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Rotorua children working hard on their Aquabots. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua AquaBots made by students take the water

14 Sep, 2019 4:00am
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Rotorua students have designed and built aquatic robots to take part in a competition.

Hinemarie Taiaroa (right) with her mother Kataraina Dovey Taiaroa. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua woman honoured to care for mother with dementia

13 Sep, 2019 11:51am
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Hinemarie Taiaroa (Mardi) talks about caring for her mother who has dementia.

Department of Conservation (DOC) community ranger Catherine Noble. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua encouraged to come together for Conservation Week 2019

10 Sep, 2019 11:29am
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Conservation Week 2019 is September 14 to 22, with many Rotorua events.

Thames-Coromandel District Council meets with group of skateboarding enthusiasts Photo / Supplied

Whangamatā skate park feedback

6 Sep, 2019 10:25am
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Community feedback on the proposed design of Whangamatā's skate park has been submitted.

The Dementia Lakes team - (from left) Annette Hall, Lynne Luke and Lesley Morrison. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Raising awareness of dementia in Rotorua an aim this month

6 Sep, 2019 9:16am
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September is Dementia Awareness Magnolia Month, with events happening in Rotorua.

First electric kettle in Rotorua, circa 1910. Photographer unknown, Rotorua Museum Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa (2010.89) Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Short stories inspired by Rotorua Museum collection to be shared

6 Sep, 2019 2:29am
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Local writing talent and stories based on Rotorua Museum items are being shared.

(From left) Rosie Belvie, Kahumako Rameka, and Matiu Hamuera perform at the opening of the Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival opening. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Special atmosphere and performance as Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival opens

1 Sep, 2019 4:32pm
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The inaugural Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival is officially open.

(Clockwise from front left) Reuben Pooley, 16, Ronan Pooley, 11, Remy Pooley, 9, and Roger Pooley. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua father talks about 'best job in the world' ahead of Father's Day

31 Aug, 2019 8:00am
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Fathers will be celebrated in Rotorua this weekend with Father's Day on Sunday.

Sunset Primary School pupils with their new bikes. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Hugs, high-fives and tears shed as Rotorua pupils receive new bikes

30 Aug, 2019 3:24am
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It was a special moment for Sunset School pupils who received a bike from Lockwood Homes.

Residents coming together for the community planting day. Photo / Supplied

THE COUNTRY

Community planting day at Ngongotahā Stream a success

30 Aug, 2019 3:15am
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Rotorua residents came together for a stream-side community planting day in Ngongotahā.

Rotorua's Kymbali Dender is going to South Africa to volunteer in a Penguin and Marine Bird Project. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Penguin passion leads to South African trip

30 Aug, 2019 3:00am
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Kymbali Dender will be volunteering in South Africa to help rescue marine birds.

There were plenty of laughs from students at the secondary school Tough Guy and Gal Challenge. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Sport

Tough Guy and Gal Challenge full of obstacles, mud and laughs

23 Aug, 2019 3:53pm
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"The hill really gets you."

Rotorua's Beth Robinson will be speaking about her experience with macular degeneration. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua encouraged to learn more about vision loss disease

23 Aug, 2019 2:00pm
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A seminar on macular degeneration is being held in Rotorua to help raise awareness of it.

The Sleeping Beauty - A Pantomime cast. Photo / Willi Werner

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Sleeping Beauty comes to Rotorua stage as pantomime

23 Aug, 2019 11:20am
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Sleeping Beauty is coming to the Rotorua Little Theatre stage as a pantomime.

Aqua Zumba classes are an option for this year's Spring Starter Series in Rotorua. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Women encouraged to get active in Bay of Plenty series

22 Aug, 2019 10:35am
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Sport Bay of Plenty and local physical activity providers encourage women to get active.

Tauranga Intermediate's Anamaya Taylor won Best in Fair at the 2019 Niwa Bay of Plenty Science and Technology Fair. Photo / Stephen Parker

THE COUNTRY

Inspiration shared at Niwa Bay of Plenty Science and Technology Fair

18 Aug, 2019 12:36pm
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Students shared inspiration with their experiments at a science and technology fair.

Kristina Crouch and Kereti Rautangata perform at Harcourts Dancing for Hospice. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Revealed: Dancing with Hospice's record-breaking tally

17 Aug, 2019 8:00am
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Rotorua Hospice is stoked with how much was raised from Harcourts Dancing for Hospice.

Raukura Rotorua Boys' High School singing in the A Gift of Music concert with its conductor Elisha Hulton. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua hosting school choirs' youthful exuberance for Cadenza

16 Aug, 2019 2:22pm
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Rotorua is hosting the first ever Cadenza for school choirs in the upper North Island.

(From left) Third-place winner Stephanie Curtis, 12, Tyler Graham, 8, and winner Nathan Graham, 11. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua boy proud to see his colouring design on Wingspan's new car

16 Aug, 2019 9:52am
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Nathan Graham, 11, was thrilled to see his colouring art on Wingspan's new Nissan car.

Adele Harris, 6, and Harry Harris, 9, with boxes they have recently filled with items. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

People encouraged to share Christmas cheer by filling shoe boxes

16 Aug, 2019 3:56am
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People can now begin filling up shoe boxes with items for Operation Christmas Child.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

ArtsMad bringing creative journeys together to share

16 Aug, 2019 1:56am
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The next ArtsMad event for this year is coming up on August 20.

Kay McGregor reads poetry during a Poetry Bomb event in McLeod's Booksellers last year. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Creative word play celebrated with Rotorua's 2019 Poetry Bomb

15 Aug, 2019 3:41pm
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This year's Rotorua Poetry Bomb events are beginning next week, with plenty on offer.

Mandi Lynn teaching photography at a previous workshop. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Girl Power Series coming to Rotorua this weekend

13 Aug, 2019 10:39am
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Free workshops are coming to Rotorua this weekend to foster body compassion and wellness.

An Event Impresions staff member works on the decor for the event. Photo / Stephen Parker

PREMIUM

Show time is here for Harcourts Dancing for Hospice 2019

10 Aug, 2019 6:00am
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There's a mix of emotions for Harcourts Dancing for Hospice dancers with show time here.

Performer of the Year Award winner Alice Waldin (left) and Drama Kids owner Jennifer Wicks. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Youth put best speech and drama performances forward

9 Aug, 2019 1:00pm
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The 73rd Annual Speech and Drama Competitions last weekend in Rotorua.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Show time just around the corner for Hospice fundraiser

9 Aug, 2019 12:00pm
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Ten dance couples are taking to the stage for Harcourts Dancing for Hospice this weekend.

The winner's shield is handed over to Orla Walsh by Rotary Club of Rotorua president Tom Davis, with chief judge Tim Charleson looking on. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

High standard at Rotary Club's speech competition in Rotorua

8 Aug, 2019 9:00am
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The annual Secondary Schools Speech Competition by Rotary Club of Rotorua was this week.

Manahau O'Brien, 3 (left), William Boyd, 3, and Manaia Vietheer, 3, with cupcakes to raise money for SPCA. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Sweet treats around Rotorua raise money for SPCA

5 Aug, 2019 7:02pm
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Rotorua got behind the SPCA by baking and buying yummy treats for SPCA Cupcake Day.

Western Heights High School's Taine Harvey, 17, chats with Dorothy Dyson. Photo / Stephen Parker

PREMIUM

Partnership sees lifetime of stories documented

3 Aug, 2019 8:00am
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A number of high school students will be sharing the stories of some Rotorua's elderly.

Nehsha Moynihan with her 10-month-old daughter Bella Moynihan at the Big Latch On. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Mothers and babies 'latch on' together to celebrate breastfeeding

2 Aug, 2019 11:12am
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Mothers and babies came together to celebrate and raise awareness of breastfeeding.

St Mary's Catholic School pupils (from left) Daksh Rokadia, 11, Rosie Lucich, 9, and Meela Stephens, 10, with some of the cans already donated. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Community generosity shines through for Sallies

2 Aug, 2019 11:00am
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Rotorua children are collecting cans for Watties Cans for Good to help the Salvation Army.

Local history enthusiast and experienced museum guide Ann Somerville. Photo / Andrew Warner

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Guide shares Rotorua Bath House's interesting history

2 Aug, 2019 10:00am
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Experienced museum guide Ann Somerville will stories of the historic Bath House building.

'A Gift of Music' is held in memory of classical musician Michael Pilaar. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Concert in honour of musician has something for all

2 Aug, 2019 4:00am
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Rotorua talent is coming together on stage for the third 'A Gift of Music' concert.

Artist's impression- corner of Tutanekai and Pukuatua Sts. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Creatives invited to add artistic magic to Unison cabinets

2 Aug, 2019 3:00am
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Artists can submit proposals for the decoration of a series of new Unison cabinets.

helloworld Travel Rotorua owner/operator Deborah Kay (left) and Fiji trip winner Jan Clarke. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Helloworld Fiji draw winner set for family holiday

31 Jul, 2019 2:40pm
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Jan Clarke is looking forward to enjoying with family in Fiji after winning a prize draw.

Big Latch On events are held during World Breastfeeding Week. Photo / File

BAY OF PLENTY TIMES

'Big Latch On' breastfeeding event returns to Rotorua

31 Jul, 2019 12:37pm
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Big Latch On events are held during World Breastfeeding Week.

PREMIUM

Miss Rotorua returns with diverse group of contestants

27 Jul, 2019 11:00am
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Preparation is under way for this year's Miss Rotorua Foundation contestants.

Osbornes funeral director Richard Fullard encourages people to come along to the event. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Community encouraged to open up around 'taboo' subject

26 Jul, 2019 3:55pm
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Osbornes Funeral Directors is holding an inaugural and informal Death Cafe event.

(From left) Fire and Emergency New Zealand's Kerry Gregory, Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy, Ian Pickard and Alan Cleator. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Fiery start to Governor-General's second Rotorua day

26 Jul, 2019 1:14pm
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Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy visits Fire and Emergency NZ National Training Centre.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Schools will contribute to Te Aka Mauri mural project

26 Jul, 2019 10:00am
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Rotorua pupils will be painting murals to share with the public at Te Aka Mauri.

Mamaku Blue Blueberry Experience and Winery owner Anne Frost shares information on the business with Rotorua volunteers. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Variety of Rotorua volunteers enjoy blueberry delights

26 Jul, 2019 4:44am
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Rotorua volunteers are enjoying blueberry-themed afternoon teas as thanks for their work.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Museum collection to offer creative writing inspiration

26 Jul, 2019 4:00am
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The Rotorua Museum is inviting writers to find story inspiration from collection items.

A child at last year's Kids Fish Out lands a trout with the help of angler Steve Prier. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Kids Fish Out to give children fishing memories and fun

25 Jul, 2019 8:39am
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The annual Kids Fish Out sessions are starting for this year on August 4.

Rotorua's Annie Olsen is placing patchwork hearts around Rotorua to help share aroha in the community. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

'Tokens of aroha' scattered around town

22 Jul, 2019 7:15am
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A Rotorua woman is leaving small patchwork hearts in public places to share the aroha.

Rotorua Library's Trish Brown with a moon landing display. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

50 years on: Rotorua reminisces about moon landing

20 Jul, 2019 6:30am
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Today marks the 50th anniversary of the first steps by humans on the moon.

(From left) Autumn Bidois, 4, Michelle Klee, Saul Skinner, 1, Luca Bidois, 1, Johno Forrest (5 months), Seynia Kidwell, Arabella Tregonning, 2, and Kortez Keil Tamiana, 4. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua children to get baking for Blind Foundation

19 Jul, 2019 3:23am
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Some of Rotorua's young ones will be hard at work being for the Blind Foundation.

A cat getting judges at last year's Rotorua Cat Show. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Feline friends will put best paws forward for show

19 Jul, 2019 1:00am
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The Geyserland Cat Club's 2019 Rotorua Show will feature many furry felines this weekend.

Kennedy Meads, 11, (left) and Caitlin Kinsella, 11, are this year's Junior Chefs of Aotearoa winners. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Junior Chefs of Aotearoa winners announced

16 Jul, 2019 5:31pm
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The winners of the 2019 Junior Chefs of Aotearoa have been announced.

Junior Chefs of Aotearoa contestants selling delicious food at Rotorua Farmers Market. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Young chefs cook for public while raising money

15 Jul, 2019 5:48am
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Young chefs sold delicious food at Rotorua Farmers Market for Rotorua Hospice.

Kitchen co-ordinator Karyn Rogers outside the damage done to Ka Pai Kai Rotorua's kitchen. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Vandals target charity that feeds local children

14 Jul, 2019 1:42pm
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It was a sad shock for Ka Pai Kai Rotorua to find out its kitchen had been vandalised.

Ahurei Pasifika event assistants Salaseini Kaitani (left) and He'lena Dou'ble at Rotorua International Stadium. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Fun, culture and sport comes together in Ahurei Pasifika

13 Jul, 2019 12:00pm
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Week of celebrations leading up to Māori All Blacks v Fiji rugby match in Rotorua.

Skyline Rotorua's Dee-Jay Tiopira (left), Rachel Leinhardt and Summer Etuata (front) at Skyline Rotorua's stall. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua Home & Lifestyle Show buzzing on first day

12 Jul, 2019 4:49pm
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Annual event returns with more than 150 companies on show at Energy Events Centre.

Organiser Deep Kumar with several of the children in the top 10 pairs for this year's Junior Chefs of Aotearoa at Bidfood Rotorua. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Young chefs ready to heat up the kitchen

12 Jul, 2019 10:16am
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Young chefs will cook up a storm in Junior Chefs of Aotearoa this weekend.

Last year's dancing couples and instructors wow the audience with their opening number. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Less than a month until dancers take to stage for Hospice

12 Jul, 2019 2:00am
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There is less than a month to go until Harcourts Dancing for Hospice 2019.

Teddy bears have a sleepover at Rotorua Library. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Teddy bears make the most of school holidays too

12 Jul, 2019 1:00am
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Children and their teddy bears have come together for some holiday fun at Rotorua Library.

Delicious bite-sized desserts at Shangri-La's Seafood, El Marino buffet. Photo / Shauni James

LIFESTYLE

Destination Dining: Pacific Land

11 Jul, 2019 4:01pm
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Shauni Jones finds an impressive array of seafood and an even more impressive view.

Last year's Rotorua Home & Lifestyle Show. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Home and Lifestyle Show has something for everyone

10 Jul, 2019 3:00pm
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The annual Rotorua Home & Lifestyle Show returns this weekend at Energy Events Centre.

The Rotorua Museum is also holding a Matariki Crack the Code Activity Trail. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Abundance of memorable options for July school holidays

5 Jul, 2019 4:49pm
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Rotorua has an abundance of options for the July school holidays.

Rotorua's Alan Judd with his 1967 Jaguar E Type at a previous car show. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Something for all to check out at Swap Meet and Car Show

5 Jul, 2019 5:08am
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The 39th Central North Island Swap Meet and Car Show Spectacular is on July 14.

The show's Fab Five, (from left) Erinne Thompson as Geraldine, Ainslie Howie as Leverne,Kristen Pirie as Christine, Valarie Smith as Dusty, and Rachel Collins as Janice. Photo / Murray

ROTORUA DAILY POST

50 & Fabulous comedy getting ready for stage

5 Jul, 2019 1:30am
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The Rotorua Musical Theatre is presenting 50 & Fabulous from next week.

Carine Senior High School's band making music together at Rhapsody Rotorua 2019. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua a hub of music and culture for Rhapsody Rotorua

2 Jul, 2019 12:20pm
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Hundreds of New Zealand and Australian students are in the city for Rhapsody Rotorua.

Mokoia Intermediate and Whakarewarewa at Te Puia for Matariki activities. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua school children enjoy learning about Matariki

28 Jun, 2019 12:14pm
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Rotorua school children had the chance to celebrate and learn about Matariki this week.