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St Chads Charitable Trust connecting through a Zoom session. Photo / Supplied

St Chads thriving despite lockdown

31 Mar, 2020 9:01am

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Grace Road Residents Association Neighbours Day at St Mary's School in 2018. Photo / File

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Neighbourly connection encouraged

30 Mar, 2020 1:02pm
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Neighbours Day Aotearoa is encouraging people to have conversations with their neighbours.

Bianca with her son Nikau, 2. Photo / Supplied

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Virtual village to help parents in lockdown

26 Mar, 2020 9:05am
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A Rotorua mother has set up a virtual village for parents and whānau during lockdown.

Rotorua Lakes High School students at The Road Safety Youth Expo. Photo / Stephen Parker

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'Our Roads I Matter' - Road Safety Youth Expo

20 Mar, 2020 6:36am
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Rotorua held its annual Road Safety Youth Expo this week.

(From left) What Now presenters Erin Wells, Stella Maris and Chris Kirk. Photo / Supplied

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Stella Maris enjoying new presenter role

20 Mar, 2020 12:20am
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Rotorua's Stella Maris has joined Chris Kirk and Erin Wells as a What Now show presenter.

John Paul College Year 13 students Piper Monson, Nicole Williams and Sophie McKenzie attend the Rotorua leg of the Top Art 2020 tour. Photo/ Jane Trask. Top_Art_2020.JPG

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Exhibitions inspired students to work hard

19 Mar, 2020 1:05am
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Exhibitions have been inspiring the next year's intake of Arts students to achieve.

Rotorua Model Aircraft Club captain Ray Philpot. Photo / Supplied

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Discover joys of model aircraft

13 Mar, 2020 2:00pm
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The Rotorua Model Aircraft Club is holding its annual Airshow/Open Day on Sunday.

(From left) McDonald's Rotorua franchisee Rob Parry, car raffle winner Denise Cheffings and Rotorua's Nicholson Nissan dealer principal Hamish Evans with Denise's new car. Photo / Shauni James

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Car raffle winner speechless

13 Mar, 2020 8:50am
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Rotorua's Denise Cheffings is the Supper Club car raffle winner and has picked up her car.

Children getting creative and crafty in the forest at a previous Redwoods Day. Photo / Supplied

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Rotorua Children's Weekend has something for all

13 Mar, 2020 7:49am
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There are two days of free events planned for this weekend for Children's Weekend.

A previous Ohau Channel Clean-up with River Rats resulted in a large amount of rubbish being gathered. Photo / Supplied

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Learn about sustainability at events

13 Mar, 2020 7:41am
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There is still plenty to take part in for Envirohub Bay of Plenty's Sustainable Backyards.

Youth at a stall at last year's festival. Photo / Caleb Walsh

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Family fun a the youth festival

9 Mar, 2020 5:01pm
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Rotorua Youth Festival 2020 is being held on Saturday, March 14 at Puketawhero Park.

Rotorua veterinarian and ambassador to the campaign Dr Stacey Tremain. Photo / Supplied

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Rotorua vet gets people to hop into action

6 Mar, 2020 12:27pm
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Rotorua vet Dr Stacey Tremain is an ambassador for Freddo's campaign for endangered frogs.

Paul Hickey (left) and Bryce Morris from The Hits at Hannah's Bay with some of the Beach Dig goodies. Photo / File

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Treasures to find in the sand at Beach Dig

6 Mar, 2020 11:52am
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The Hits Beach Dig is back this year and is being held on March 29 at Hannahs Bay Reserve.

Remembrance cards from the Christmas trees at Farmers. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Special memorial remembers loved ones

6 Mar, 2020 11:40am
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Rotorua Community Hospice held its annual memorial service to remember loved ones.

Poets Julia Charity, left, Alan Kissock, Jane Fear, and Jackie Evans. Photo / File

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Youth storytelling through poetry project

6 Mar, 2020 3:10am
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Mad Poets is looking to publish a new collection of young people's poetry.

A bustling Rotorua Night Market. Photo / File

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Ten years of vibrancy in city heart

5 Mar, 2020 5:47pm
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The Rotorua Night Market celebrated its 10th birthday with the community today.

(From left) Event and production manager Chris Gillies, Rotorua police prevention manager Ewan Dunsmuir and Rotorua Lakeside Concert Trust chairman Ian Edward. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Lakeside 2020: Children to benefit from spectacular evening

28 Feb, 2020 8:16am
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The Lakeside 2020 Tatau Tatau concert is tomorrow, with KidsCan this year's charity.

Oliver Budd art work in this year's Top Art exhibition. Photo / Supplied

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Showcase of youth creative talents

28 Feb, 2020 8:02am
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The annual Top Art exhibition will soon be on display at Rotorua Library.

Art in the Park bustling as people browse stalls. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Creativity and community at Art in the Park

21 Feb, 2020 3:32pm
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This year's Art in the Park was held last weekend with record numbers attending.

Children enjoying a pedal on the bike track at Sunset Primary School. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Laughs and smiles as facilities celebrated

21 Feb, 2020 3:31pm
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Sunset Primary School celebrated the official opening of its new recreation facilities.

(From left) Sport Bay of Plenty's Nicola Gaston and Dan Fisher with Chantelle Nunez at one of the Go By Bike Day pit stops. Photo / Shauni James

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Refreshment stops a hit with local cyclists

21 Feb, 2020 11:52am
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Many people took part in the annual Go By Bike Day on Wednesday around Rotorua.

Royal NZ Pipe Bands' Association National Championships competitors in the street march in 2018. Photo / File

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Pipe bands gather for championships

21 Feb, 2020 7:56am
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The Central North Island Pipe Band Championships for 2020 is in Rotorua on February 29.

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Jogging and rubbish cleaning come together

21 Feb, 2020 7:36am
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A "plogging" event - jogging while picking up rubbish - is coming to Rotorua.

Dean Strachan on his bike at Te Manawa during his daily ride home after work. Photo / Shauni James

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Go By Bike Day rolling round for 2020

14 Feb, 2020 3:32pm
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The annual Go By Bike Day is taking place on Wednesday, February 19.

Hunter Te Kowhai, 8, will be taking part in the Kauria Te Moana programme. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Children learn open water safety

14 Feb, 2020 1:04pm
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Kauria Te Moana programme to educate children on open water safety and swimming skills.

Racco Rotorua performing at Art in the Park in 2018. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Art, music and food in the park

14 Feb, 2020 11:36am
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The Arts Village's Art in the Park 2020 event is taking place on Sunday.

Members of Achilles Rotorua at last year's Rotorua Ekiden. Photo / Supplied

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Help goals become reality for athletes

14 Feb, 2020 9:59am
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The Rotorua chapter of Achilles NZ is in desperate need of volunteer guides.

The Malfroy Sharks, Malfroy School Montessori Unit. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Schools receive funding to support robotics

7 Feb, 2020 12:37pm
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Rotorua Museum has been awarded $12,000 to grow the Rotorua AquaBots Regional Competition

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ArtsMad inspiration back this year

7 Feb, 2020 12:21pm
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The first ArtsMad for 2020 is on Tuesday, February 11 and there will be eight speakers.

Chug, a 1930 Kauri clinker, at the start of last year's parade. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Boat parade for all to view at Lake Rotoiti

7 Feb, 2020 8:19am
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The annual Parade of Classic and Wooden Boats is on this Saturday at Lake Rotoiti.

The Rotary Club of Rotorua Passport charter members celebrating the charter event. Photo / Tracey Scott

ROTORUA DAILY POST

New Rotary club ready to make a difference

31 Jan, 2020 3:06pm
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On Tuesday night the Charter of Rotary Club of Rotorua Passport was held.

Avani Bourne, 7, with her awards from the Nationals Follow Your Dreams Dance Competition in Melbourne. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Young dancer lights up stage in Australia

31 Jan, 2020 1:40pm
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Avani Bourne, 7, competed in the National Follow Your Dreams Dance Competition.

Katie Boyle in Pat Goldsack's Swingers Club & Brothel. Photo / Sri Nair

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Array of live acts to take local stage

31 Jan, 2020 12:15pm
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The Rotorua Little Theatre is presenting a Rotorua Mini-Fest on February 8 and 9.

Rotorua RACCO entertaining the crowd with a drumming performing at last year's event. Photo / Joni Tuhakaraina

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Japanese culture, summer celebrated

31 Jan, 2020 11:53am
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The Rotorua Japanese Summer Festival 2020 is on tomorrow at the Government Gardens.

Rotorua Community Hospice's Lisa Pauling (left) and Hike for Hospice participant Janelle McCorquindale. Photo / Shauni James

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Great Wall of China trek for Hospice funds

24 Jan, 2020 2:10pm
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A trekking adventure on the Great Wall of China is raising money for Rotorua Hospice.

Vishal Sharma with his convertible car and I Love Rotorua sign outside the Rotorua Museum. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Vishal Sharma sharing passion for Rotorua

24 Jan, 2020 11:54am
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Vishal Sharma has a passion for Rotorua and has launched an 'I Love Rotorua' campaign.

Rotorua Community Hospice and Farmer Rotorua staff at the cheque presentation from Trees of Remembrance. Photo / Michelle Cutelli

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Whopping $23,941 raised for Rotorua Hospice

24 Jan, 2020 8:42am
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The 2019 Tree of Remembrance campaign raised $23,941 for Rotorua Community Hospice.

Rotorua Lakes Council Performing Arts director Cian Elyse White. Photo / File

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Plenty on for performing arts in 2020

17 Jan, 2020 3:52pm
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2020 is shaping up to be another vibrant one for performing arts in Rotorua.

People have a look at interesting vehicles at a previous Rotorua Lakefront Car Show. Photo / File

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Range of vehicles on show in Rotorua

17 Jan, 2020 2:08pm
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The eighth annual Rotorua Lakefront Car Show is on this Sunday at Rotorua Village Green.

Children showed their biking skills during Fun in the Park at Pullar Park. Photo / Rotorua Lakes Council

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Fun activities in local parks for all

17 Jan, 2020 12:17pm
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Fun at the Park activities will be taking place next week at local parks.

Kymbali Dender feeding penguins which are in the Home Pen. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Passion for penguins cemented after trip

17 Jan, 2020 12:02pm
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Kymbali Dender has returned from helping look after penguins in South Africa.

Some of the action from last year's Dumpling Eating Competition. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

All invited to celebrate Chinese culture

17 Jan, 2020 9:26am
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The Rotorua Chinese New Year Festival 2020 is coming up on Thursday, January 23.

Annie Olsen with one of her patchwork hearts at Kuirau Park. Photo / Supplied

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How one woman is spreading aroha in Rotorua and beyond

13 Jan, 2020 9:00am
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Patchwork hearts with messages to help spread aroha help people's days and going overseas.

People enjoying a previous Christmas Day Community Lunch. Photo / File

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Christmas Day Community Lunch to spread festive cheer

23 Dec, 2019 9:24am
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The annual Rotorua Christmas Day Community Lunch is being held again this year.

The artists and fish which are a part of this summer's Fish Out of Water Art Trail. Photo / Supplied

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Fish Out of Water Art Trail under way

20 Dec, 2019 2:00pm
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There are a number of creatively decorated fish residing in central Rotorua this summer.

People at the festival enjoying music in lovely weather. Photo / Supplied

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People enjoy Summer Festival's variety

20 Dec, 2019 10:00am
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The Arts Village's Summer Festival had more than 1500 people through last weekend.

Salvation Army Rotorua foodbank co-ordinator Glen Harmer among all the donations during Fill the Bus. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Heart-warming generosity for Salvation Army

20 Dec, 2019 8:00am
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Tomorrow is the last day of the Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal.

(From left) Ross Burns, Derek Lang, Craig Elphick, Preetinder Singh, Steve Chadwick, Leisa Tocknell, Rev Tom Poata, Trevor Maxwell at the dedication with the new ambulance. Photo / Supplied

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St John Rotorua happy with new ambulance

13 Dec, 2019 3:23pm
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St John held a dedication to celebrate the donation of a new ambulance for Rotorua.

(From left) Warren Houston, Stuart Thurlow and Dallas James with the new stall. Photo / Shauni James

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Rotorua boy left speechless with new stall

13 Dec, 2019 2:20pm
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Stuart Thurlow is delighted with his new stall and sign to sell his wares.

(From left) Hearty, Heart Foundation Rotorua nutrition advisor Catherine Ward and centre cook Roseanne Harris with the children during the award presentation. Photo / Shauni James

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Healthy heart work with children celebrated

13 Dec, 2019 2:07pm
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BestStart Pukuatua Educare Centre awarded the Heart Foundation's Gold Healthy Heart Award.

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