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

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Inspiration shared at Niwa Bay of Plenty Science and Technology Fair

18 Aug, 2019 12:36pm

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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Volcanologist to discuss Rotorua volcanic activity

9 Aug, 2019 11:00am
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Volcanologist Brad Scott is holding a talk on Rotorua's volcanic activity and his career.

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

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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

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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.

Kūmara harvesting at Te Puea Orchard. Photo / Supplied

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Humble kūmara the highlight of 3D printing project

4 Aug, 2019 12:09pm
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Students learn 3D printing while learning about kūmara.

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

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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.

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

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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

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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.

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Vote for Rotorua's Pet of the Year 2019

2 Aug, 2019 4:30am
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Vote for Rotorua's Pet of the Year 2019

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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

Volunteer Britta Bowden with cupcakes for last year's Cupcake Day at Fairy Springs Countdown. Photo / File

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SPCA encourages Rotorua to whip up cupcake storm

26 Jul, 2019 9:48am
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Rotorua bakers and cake-lovers are invited to support SPCA's Cupcake Day fundraiser.

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

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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.

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

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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

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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.

Taini was last year's Rotorua winner of Pet of the Year. Photo / Supplied

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Is your pet the next Pet of the Year 2019?

24 Jul, 2019 11:27am
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Owners can put their beloved pets forward for this year's Pet of the Year competition.

The Rotorua Festival of Gardens runs November 15 to 17. Photo / Supplied

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Volunteers wanted for Rotorua Garden Festival

23 Jul, 2019 3:37pm
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The Rotorua Festival of Gardens runs November 15 to 17.

(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

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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

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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

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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.

Sunset Primary School principal Eden Chapman. Photo / File

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Funding opens doors for Sunset School pupils

16 Jul, 2019 12:39pm
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Funding from Rotorua Trust will help to open more doors for pupils at Sunset School.

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

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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.

Rereata Makiha will talk about the Maramataka, or Māori lunar calendar, at Rotorua Library. Photo / Supplied

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Wisdom of the Māori lunar calendar with Rereata Makiha

12 Jul, 2019 7:53am
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Rereata Makiha will talk about Maramataka or Māori lunar calendar at Rotorua Library.

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

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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

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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.

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

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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.

Ray Woolf is launching his new book 'Hey Woolfie: Welcome to the World' at Rotorua Library. Photo / Supplied

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Ray Woolf coming to Rotorua library for book launch

9 Jul, 2019 3:37pm
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Ray Woolf is launching his new book at the Rotorua Library on Friday.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

A Taiko Japanese drumming performance entertains those at last year's Tanabata celebration. Photo / Supplied

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Rotorua invited to take part in Japanese star celebration

28 Jun, 2019 4:00am
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The 11th Tanabata 2019 - Japanese Star Celebration in Rotorua is coming up.

Ngā Kai a Matariki 2018 judges try Sudima Lake Rotorua's dish. Photo / Supplied

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Indigenous foods showcased in Ngā Kai a Matariki

28 Jun, 2019 3:00am
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The Ngā Kai a Matariki – The Foods of Matariki Competition is this weekend.

Pathways Steiner Kindergarten families parade their lanterns around the block. Photo / Supplied

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Sea of lights brighten up night at a kindergarten's festival

28 Jun, 2019 2:00am
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Pathways Steiner Kindergarten held its annual Lantern Festival last Friday.

Children enjoy colourful shapes at last year's event. Photo / Supplied

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Lighting up the school holidays with Colour the Night

28 Jun, 2019 2:00am
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Colour the Night is coming back to Rotorua's inner city on July 11.

Dr Cornel de Ronde speaks at the forum. Photo / Shauni James

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Scientist talks about submarine drilling at volcano

25 Jun, 2019 7:00am
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There were gasps and "wow"s at a talk about submarine drilling at Brothers volcano.

Te Puia resident tā moko artist Jacob Tautari. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Marking Matariki in Rotorua

21 Jun, 2019 5:00am
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There is plenty on for the Rotorua community to celebrate Matariki together.

St Chads volunteers and Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick at a special afternoon tea. Photo / Shauni James

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Volunteering stories and journeys celebrated at St Chads

21 Jun, 2019 3:02am
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This week is National Volunteer Week, and St Chads won an afternoon tea for the occasion.

The TreeHouse on Ranolf Childcare Centre staff and children rocked an array of wigs for Wig Wednesday. Photo / Shauni James

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Wigs of all colours, shapes and sizes for Wig Wednesday

21 Jun, 2019 2:00am
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Children at TreeHouse on Ranolf Childcare Centre enjoyed getting behind Wig Wednesday.

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