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Street view: What's the best thing about living in Rotorua? Photo / File

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Opinion: Street view: What's the best thing about living in Rotorua?

7 Dec, 2018 3:24pm

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People in an AphasiaNZ Korero Club meeting in Manurewa, South Auckland. Photo / Supplied

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Festive morning tea and discussion for those with aphasia

7 Dec, 2018 1:11am
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A Christmas morning tea and discussion is being held for those with aphasia in Rotorua.

Michelle Edhouse is one of the stallholders who will be at the new Arts Village Summer Festival and Artisan Fair. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Christmas presents and creative inspiration at new fair

6 Dec, 2018 8:39am
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Christmas present ideas and creative inspiration will be abundant at a new event.

Jill Walker of The Travelling Tuataras (front) with local photographers Riley Claxton (left) and Natascha Hartzuiker at the exhibition. Photo / Ben Fraser

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History of Redwoods Children's Day on show

30 Nov, 2018 4:45am
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The community has the chance to see photos from a beloved Rotorua family event.

Children at STAND Midland try out the donated bikes with (from left) Mountain Bike Rotorua's Tak Mutu, STAND Midland's Toni Hocquard and Mountain Bike Rotorua's Marcello Ojerio. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Children delighted with bikes from community's generosity

30 Nov, 2018 4:27am
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Children were excited to be presented with new, donated bikes at STAND Midland.

Dana and Steven Greer at Scope Cafe. Photo / Ben Fraser

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Coffee for a can initiative helps families in need

30 Nov, 2018 4:00am
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Scope Cafe encourages the community to give this Christmas, while receiving themselves.

Voices rang out at the 'Dementia-friendly' Carol Service held last year. Photo / Supplied

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Carols to ring out at Dementia-Friendly Carol Service

28 Nov, 2018 3:30pm
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The festive sound of carols will ring out at a 'Dementia-friendly' Carol Service.

Rotorua sculptor Peter Akurangi talks with spectators at the symposium. Photo / Shauni James

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Creations take shape at Rotorua Sculpture Symposium

23 Nov, 2018 1:57pm
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Sculptures are emerging at the Rotorua Sculpture Symposium which has been on all week.

Countdown Fenton St store manager John Burns and Salvation Army corps officer Kylie Overbye with the trolley of goods. Photo / Andrew Warner

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Grocery shoppers can help feed families this Christmas

23 Nov, 2018 12:00pm
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Rotorua grocery shoppers can help Kiwis feed their families this Christmas.

Clodagh McCann, 7 (left), and Zoe McCann, 4, have made Christmas cards to send love to those lonely at Christmas. Photo / Stephen Parker

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Send love to those who find Christmas lonely

23 Nov, 2018 2:58am
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Rotorua people can make Christmas special for those who are lonely by writing out a card.

Children have fun riding the beginner's track put together by Mountain Bike Rotorua. Photo / Supplied

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Education and fun enjoyed by families at diabetes event

23 Nov, 2018 1:30am
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Families came together and enjoyed a range of activities at the World Diabetes Whānau Day.

The residents of Waipahihi Ave were devastated when five European beech trees were cut down by the Council without consultation. Photo / Belinda Ellis

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Taupo residents horrified at beech tree felling

22 Nov, 2018 2:30pm
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Taupo residents are upset that several large beech trees were felled on their street.

The student-led musical is coming to Rotorua next year. Photo / Supplied

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All-child cast take the stage for Madagascar

19 Nov, 2018 9:50am
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Most Rotorua schools are involved in the upcoming stage show of Madagascar.

(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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Children make bike-inspired dream catchers for the Rotorua Bike Festival. Photo / Supplied

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Rotorua Bike Festival merges arts and bikes

19 Oct, 2018 3:30am
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Creativity and the arts will be abundant in the Rotorua Bike Festival.

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 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.

(From left) Warren Muggeridge, Evie Muggeridge, Kenzie Teaz, Connell Clarke and Jared Kingsland with yoghurt pouches. Photo / Supplied

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Rotorua children do their bit for the environment

11 Oct, 2018 2:40pm
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Rotorua children doing their bit for the environment.

Environmental scientist Dr Mike Joy is coming to Taupo's Lakes and Waterways Action Group's meeting next week to talk about freshwater issues.

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Optimism difficult in future of NZ freshwater

11 Oct, 2018 1:00pm
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The government is promising a noticeable improvement in water quality within five years.

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.

(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

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Swing band brings toe-tapping performance to town

5 Oct, 2018 3:40am
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The Lindy Tops are bringing their swinging jazz sounds to Rotorua for one night only.

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.

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