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Shauni James
Rotorua Weekender reporter
Rotorua

Shauni James is the Rotorua Weekender reporter

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Highlights and memories with Rotorua Weekender
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Highlights and memories with Rotorua Weekender

01 Jun 06:16 PM
No pause on incoming paws: Rotorua SPCA brimming with animals in need of homes
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No pause on incoming paws: Rotorua SPCA brimming with animals in need of homes

01 Jun 04:46 PM

Rotorua SPCA has many lovely animals in need of loving homes.

Review: Talented Rotorua Girls’ and Rotorua Boys’ High cast bring high energy to Legally Blonde: The Musical
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Review: Talented Rotorua Girls’ and Rotorua Boys’ High cast bring high energy to Legally Blonde: The Musical

31 May 01:45 AM

The cast brought a fun, high-energy performance to the show.

Rotorua Little Theatre presents The Mousetrap
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Rotorua Little Theatre presents The Mousetrap

28 May 10:10 PM

Rotorua Little Theatre is presenting The Mousetrap between June 9 and June 24.

Rotorua youth innovators’ designs becoming reality
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Rotorua youth innovators’ designs becoming reality

27 May 10:11 PM

Fifty-five app submissions were received altogether during the contest.

Hoop dreams! Rotorua teen accepted into prestigious US school
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Hoop dreams! Rotorua teen accepted into prestigious US school

25 May 10:19 PM

Elijah has been focused on going to the NBA since he was 11-years-old.

In the hunt for possums, wallabies, rabbits and hares
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In the hunt for possums, wallabies, rabbits and hares

25 May 10:10 PM

Mamaku School recently held its Mamaku Marsupial Madness Challenge.

Cynthia Clark receiving special Altrusa International lamplighter award
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Cynthia Clark receiving special Altrusa International lamplighter award

25 May 10:09 PM

Cynthia Clark loves being able to help the Rotorua community through Altrusa projects.

Track along to rail trust fundraiser for volunteer fire brigade
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Track along to rail trust fundraiser for volunteer fire brigade

24 May 05:18 AM

Get into the garage sale and sausage sizzle too.

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Koutu turns pink to get behind Pink Shirt Day
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Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Koutu turns pink to get behind Pink Shirt Day

22 May 02:30 AM

Pink Shirt Day is about reducing bullying by celebrating diversity in all its forms.

Student   wins exploration of Scion’s labs
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Student wins exploration of Scion’s labs

20 May 10:04 PM

Angus Macklin enjoyed seeing the variety of research at Scion.

‘Dream project come true’: Rotorua’s Mark Noble completes eco-friendly mural
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‘Dream project come true’: Rotorua’s Mark Noble completes eco-friendly mural

18 May 11:31 PM

Mark Noble worked with a team of youths over six weeks to paint an eco-friendly mural.

Rotorua’s Isaac Sanderson getting ready to take paddling skills to America
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Rotorua’s Isaac Sanderson getting ready to take paddling skills to America

18 May 11:31 PM

The Year 11 Rotorua Lakes High School student says qualifying was a great feeling.

Fabulously fun: Two schools bringing Legally Blonde The Musical to stage
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Fabulously fun: Two schools bringing Legally Blonde The Musical to stage

18 May 10:00 PM

The bright, upbeat musical is an antidote to the toughness of the last couple of years.

Plenty of inspiration at Rotorua Careers Expo
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Plenty of inspiration at Rotorua Careers Expo

18 May 09:00 PM

The Energy Events Centre was bustling as people browsed the exhibits at the expo.

Rotorua Careers Expo chance to explore future pathways
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Rotorua Careers Expo chance to explore future pathways

13 May 10:32 PM

The Energy Events Centre will be bustling with visitors and 84 exhibitors on Wednesday.

This year's Dancing for Hospice couples revealed
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This year's Dancing for Hospice couples revealed

12 May 07:51 PM

The dance instructors have now paired up the 20 locals chosen for the event.

Ballin! Young player creates unique table and chair
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Ballin! Young player creates unique table and chair

11 May 10:33 PM

Jessica Martin, 14, spent hours making a table and chair out of tennis balls and hot glue.

Knitting for Cool Kids  in Rotorua
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Knitting for Cool Kids in Rotorua

11 May 10:30 PM

Knitting for Cool Kids Rotorua has been delivering packs with winter woollies to schools.

Rotorua's Ben Appleton was in Kiwi delegation at King's coronation
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Rotorua's Ben Appleton was in Kiwi delegation at King's coronation

11 May 09:00 PM

Ben was invited to join the NZ delegation by the New Zealand High Commission in London.

Review: John Paul College’s amazing Jesus Christ Superstar features talent galore
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Review: John Paul College’s amazing Jesus Christ Superstar features talent galore

09 May 06:00 AM

John Paul College’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar is an unforgettable show.

Curtainbank Rotorua in desperate need of curtain donations as the colder months set in
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Curtainbank Rotorua in desperate need of curtain donations as the colder months set in

07 May 09:07 PM

Curtainbank Rotorua takes gifted pre-loved, clean curtains and prepares them for donation.

Rotorua gets ready for  Techweek excitement
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Rotorua gets ready for Techweek excitement

06 May 09:06 PM

Tamariki and rangatahi are a key focus of Techweek 2023.

Hold on to your bonnets: Jane Austen-style musical coming to Rotorua
Rotorua Daily Post

Hold on to your bonnets: Jane Austen-style musical coming to Rotorua

05 May 01:20 AM

Penny Ashton brings her musical 'Promise and Promiscuity' to Rotorua for the first time.

First dancer revealed for Harcourts Dancing for Hospice 2023
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First dancer revealed for Harcourts Dancing for Hospice 2023

04 May 09:51 PM

The first dancer of 2023 to be announced is Zorb Rotorua operations manager Owen Turuta.

Events celebrate NZ Music Month this May
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Events celebrate NZ Music Month this May

04 May 09:08 PM

May is NZ Music Month and a range of events are being held in Rotorua.

Ashmit Danney’s potential recognised as Rotorua teen receives Halberg Games award
Rotorua Daily Post

Ashmit Danney’s potential recognised as Rotorua teen receives Halberg Games award

29 Apr 08:49 PM

This was Ashmit Danney's first time competing at the Halberg Games.

‘Just give it a go’: People encouraged to get involved in Rotorua marathon events at all ability levels
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‘Just give it a go’: People encouraged to get involved in Rotorua marathon events at all ability levels

28 Apr 03:14 AM

This year features a trio of new events.

Shooting for the top! Rotorua teen selected for national camp
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Shooting for the top! Rotorua teen selected for national camp

27 Apr 08:50 PM

Xanda was selected as one of the top 24 players in the U17s age group to attend a NZ camp.

Max lines up Rotorua Marathon number 30
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Max lines up Rotorua Marathon number 30

27 Apr 08:49 PM

Rotorua’s Max Bragg is looking forward to tackling the course again at the age of 79.

Review: Moana Jnr brought to life on stage
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Review: Moana Jnr brought to life on stage

27 Apr 08:48 PM

Lakes Performing Arts Centre brought Moana Jnr to life on stage.

Take on the Ks to help out kiwi
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Take on the Ks to help out kiwi

24 Apr 08:55 PM

The Rotorua Marathon is beginning a fundraising initiative this year called Ks for Kiwis.

Rotorua invited to take up paintbrushes and bring mural to life
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Rotorua invited to take up paintbrushes and bring mural to life

22 Apr 01:30 AM

The painting for the ‘Mural Mai’ Community Mural Project runs until Tuesday.

Rotorua hockey player sets up foundation to boost game's growth
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Rotorua hockey player sets up foundation to boost game's growth

20 Apr 08:56 PM

The Hepi Sport Foundation aims to boost and encourage junior hockey in Rotorua.

Giant Easter egg goes to 'good egg'
Rotorua Daily Post

Giant Easter egg goes to 'good egg'

20 Apr 08:54 PM

Te Rangikaheke Kiripatea is winner of Trade Aid’s Good Egg Easter Competition

School holiday fun for kids and teddies
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School holiday fun for kids and teddies

20 Apr 08:53 PM

The library held a Teddy’s Day Out and sleepover as part of its school holiday programme.

Power of the mullet gets mental health convo started
Rotorua Daily Post

Power of the mullet gets mental health convo started

20 Apr 03:00 AM

The Mullet Matters campaign aims to get people talking about mental health.

Talented Rotorua Musical Theatre cast brings touching story to life
Rotorua Daily Post

Talented Rotorua Musical Theatre cast brings touching story to life

16 Apr 11:33 PM

Review: Rent is about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today.

Free Anzac events to recall sacrifice
Rotorua Daily Post

Free Anzac events to recall sacrifice

13 Apr 10:31 PM

Locals and visitors are invited to attend free Anzac commemorations in Rotorua.

Rotorua's House of Science branch seeking help to improve scientific literacy
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Rotorua's House of Science branch seeking help to improve scientific literacy

13 Apr 10:15 PM

Rotorua’s House of Science branch putting the call out for more volunteers and sponsors.

Young apprentices given a helping hand
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Young apprentices given a helping hand

13 Apr 10:14 PM

The fourth annual Rotary Rotorua North Apprentice Awards were presented recently.

Rotorua kids enter world of 3D and 4D printing
Rotorua Daily Post

Rotorua kids enter world of 3D and 4D printing

12 Apr 10:17 PM

Scion held a 3D/4D printing interactive workshop at Rotorua Library for young people.

Busy season on the water underlines safety reminders
Rotorua Daily Post

Busy season on the water underlines safety reminders

12 Apr 10:07 PM

This summer the Harbourmaster team had 1499 interactions across the Rotorua lakes.

Art exhibition frames students' talents
Rotorua Daily Post

Art exhibition frames students' talents

08 Apr 07:44 PM

Rotorua Lakes High School held a student-led Year 13 art exhibition this week.

Sri Lankan New Year Cultural Celebrations invites all in Rotorua to get involved
Rotorua Daily Post

Sri Lankan New Year Cultural Celebrations invites all in Rotorua to get involved

06 Apr 09:17 PM

It will be a day of performance, food and fun.

Mark calendars with range of activities in Rotorua these April school holidays
Rotorua Daily Post

Mark calendars with range of activities in Rotorua these April school holidays

06 Apr 04:00 AM

There is plenty on offer these April school holidays to keep kids entertained.

Rotorua’s Madison Blues seniors march into 2023 with excitement and triumphs
Rotorua Daily Post

Rotorua’s Madison Blues seniors march into 2023 with excitement and triumphs

05 Apr 07:45 PM

Madison Blues Seniors came away with first in the NZ senior Champion Display category.

Exhibition highlights artistic talent in high schools
Rotorua Daily Post

Exhibition highlights artistic talent in high schools

01 Apr 09:11 PM

Rotorua Museum and Te Aka Mauri - Rotorua Library presents Toi Toi Whakatōpū.

Youth involved as huge mural takes shape on Rotorua building
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Youth involved as huge mural takes shape on Rotorua building

30 Mar 08:00 PM

Rotorua artist Mark Noble is working with a team of youth to paint the eco-friendly mural.

Rotorua’s Margriet Theron in newly established Migrant Community Reference Group
Rotorua Daily Post

Rotorua’s Margriet Theron in newly established Migrant Community Reference Group

30 Mar 07:24 PM

The Immigration Minister has appointed 10 people to the group from around NZ.

Songbirds donate hundreds to band after devastating fire
Rotorua Daily Post

Songbirds donate hundreds to band after devastating fire

30 Mar 07:00 PM

A fire destroyed the band building containing $120,000 worth of precious instruments.

Moana Jnr coming to life on stage
Rotorua Daily Post

Moana Jnr coming to life on stage

30 Mar 06:10 PM

Lakes Performing Arts Centre is putting on Moana Jnr from April 18 to 23.

Celebrations as Aorangi School's new junior playground opened
Rotorua Daily Post

Celebrations as Aorangi School's new junior playground opened

27 Mar 02:54 AM

The school's new Judy Morris Playground was officially opened and blessed last Friday.

Matariki Dish Challenge 2023 launch excites and motivates eateries
Rotorua Daily Post

Matariki Dish Challenge 2023 launch excites and motivates eateries

24 Mar 02:00 AM

The Matariki Dish Challenge will run for five weeks over Matariki.

Pitching in! Rotorua identities face off for worthy goal
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Pitching in! Rotorua identities face off for worthy goal

23 Mar 05:43 PM

Charity football event benefited Rotorua Salvation Army.

Statue bro? Walk in the Redwoods sculpture is back
Rotorua Daily Post

Statue bro? Walk in the Redwoods sculpture is back

23 Mar 12:44 AM

Artwork relocated to a new site after 12-month absence for restoration work.

Young dancer follows her dream
Rotorua Daily Post

Young dancer follows her dream

22 Mar 10:00 PM

Avani Bourne competed in the National Follow Your Dreams Dance Competition in Australia.

Singer Paul Potts to join NZ performers for night of musical theatre in Rotorua
Rotorua Daily Post

Singer Paul Potts to join NZ performers for night of musical theatre in Rotorua

22 Mar 12:51 AM

NZ stage performers will join Welsh tenor Paul Potts for ‘50 Golden Years of Musicals'.

Hundreds of walkers pound the pavement for Rotorua Walking Festival
Rotorua Daily Post

Hundreds of walkers pound the pavement for Rotorua Walking Festival

21 Mar 11:00 PM

A few hundred walkers took on a range of distances in the 30th Rotorua Walking Festival.

Chahoo! Get a taste of Pasifika at free family fun event
Rotorua Daily Post

Chahoo! Get a taste of Pasifika at free family fun event

16 Mar 09:13 PM

The Pasifika Cultural Celebration is being held on March 25.

Almost time for Rotorua identities to get kicking for a cause
Rotorua Daily Post

Almost time for Rotorua identities to get kicking for a cause

16 Mar 09:13 PM

Kick For A Cause is Rotorua’s inaugural charitable soccer event.

Apes Games participants raise $7K for Rotorua’s Graeme Dingle Foundation programmes
Rotorua Daily Post

Apes Games participants raise $7K for Rotorua’s Graeme Dingle Foundation programmes

16 Mar 09:12 PM

Funds will go to the foundation’s programmes, supporting local tamariki and rangatahi.

Chance to experience joys of biking through Share the Ride with Whānau
Rotorua Daily Post

Chance to experience joys of biking through Share the Ride with Whānau

13 Mar 09:00 PM

Share the Ride with Whānau has been delivered annually since 2015.

Immerse yourself in sound at the Bay of Plenty Music School
Rotorua Daily Post

Immerse yourself in sound at the Bay of Plenty Music School

11 Mar 09:00 PM

Enrolments are open for the BoP Music School, happening in Rotorua from April 14 - 16.

Aotearoa Cuban Festival brings schedule packed with passion and energy
Rotorua Daily Post

Aotearoa Cuban Festival brings schedule packed with passion and energy

10 Mar 12:56 AM

The Aotearoa Cuban Festival has a jam-packed three-day schedule.

The heat is on: Rotorua girls get first-hand experience of firefighting work
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The heat is on: Rotorua girls get first-hand experience of firefighting work

09 Mar 09:03 PM

Girls on Fire launched its one-day New Zealand pilot programme in Rotorua.

Cyril Hart   all smiles as he celebrated turning 101
Rotorua Daily Post

Cyril Hart all smiles as he celebrated turning 101

09 Mar 08:44 PM

Cyril is a local golfing legend.

Rotorua sports facilities and destinations have had bustling week with Apes Games
Rotorua Daily Post

Rotorua sports facilities and destinations have had bustling week with Apes Games

08 Mar 11:16 PM

Of the almost 3000 competitors, close to 1100 are international visitors,

QE Health invites Rotorua community to experience new facility
Rotorua Daily Post

QE Health invites Rotorua community to experience new facility

02 Mar 10:33 PM

Health and wellness go hand in hand at the new centre.

Scholarships an exciting start to the year for students
Rotorua Daily Post

Scholarships an exciting start to the year for students

02 Mar 09:32 PM

Tate Tisdall, 17, and Ihita Nath, 14, have received Scholarships from Speech New Zealand.

Mrs Universe 2022 in Bulgaria an eye-opening experience
Rotorua Daily Post

Mrs Universe 2022 in Bulgaria an eye-opening experience

02 Mar 09:30 PM

Rotorua's Kogi So was one of 91 delegates competing in the international pageant.

'Significant difference': Families reap rewards from mammoth fundraiser efforts
Rotorua Daily Post

'Significant difference': Families reap rewards from mammoth fundraiser efforts

02 Mar 05:00 PM

The results of an annual fundraiser have thrilled its organisers despite cost of living.

'Beyond our expectations': Cheers as Supper Club fundraising tally announced
Rotorua Daily Post

'Beyond our expectations': Cheers as Supper Club fundraising tally announced

01 Mar 07:20 AM

'Today was beyond our expectations.'

First citizenship ceremony of 2023 full of emotion and congratulations
Rotorua Daily Post

First citizenship ceremony of 2023 full of emotion and congratulations

01 Mar 03:50 AM

Thirty people became Kiwi citizens at the first citizenship ceremony for 2023.

QE Health to benefit from   Lakeside Rotorua concert’s fundraising collection
Rotorua Daily Post

QE Health to benefit from Lakeside Rotorua concert’s fundraising collection

26 Feb 09:00 PM

The concert will also give the community an opportunity to donate to QE Health.

20 bikes donated to school
Rotorua Daily Post

20 bikes donated to school

23 Feb 08:48 PM

Twenty bikes were delivered to Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hurungaterangi.

Rotorua students ambassadors of programme empowering girls through sports
Rotorua Daily Post

Rotorua students ambassadors of programme empowering girls through sports

23 Feb 08:48 PM

Eight local students are part of the Forward Foundation’s Ambassador programme this year.

Rotorua Little Theatre’s first show for 2023
Rotorua Daily Post

Rotorua Little Theatre’s first show for 2023

22 Feb 11:02 PM

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Roll along for tractor and machinery fun
Rotorua Daily Post

Roll along for tractor and machinery fun

19 Feb 07:50 PM

Rotorua club hopes to draw a big crowd to its annual event on Sunday, February 26.

'A wonderful theatre': Inside refurbished Sir Howard Morrison Centre with its $3m benefactor
Rotorua Daily Post

'A wonderful theatre': Inside refurbished Sir Howard Morrison Centre with its $3m benefactor

16 Feb 08:19 PM

Sir Owen Glenn, whose name dons the main stage, got a peek inside before the opening gala.

Local sports groups keen to help Australasian Police and Emergency Games run smoothly in Rotorua
Rotorua Daily Post

Local sports groups keen to help Australasian Police and Emergency Games run smoothly in Rotorua

16 Feb 07:52 PM

Rotorus will soon host the Australasian Police and Emergency (APES) Games.

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