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A walker and jogger enjoy the early morning winter sun. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Sport Bay of Plenty shares winter motivation tips

15 Jun, 2019 11:26am

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The Arts Village volunteers at its last Voluntea-Crafternoon, which is run as a thank you event for volunteers. Photo / Supplied

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Superheroes celebrated with National Volunteer Week

14 Jun, 2019 2:00am
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Those who share their time and skills are recognised with National Volunteer Week.

Intermediate Scholarship (from left) adjudicator Brenda Oakley, joint runner-up Tara Isaacs, first place Eirwen Robinson, joint runner-up Ishan Nath. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Musicians show off technical ability and feeling for music

11 Jun, 2019 4:13pm
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Adjudicator Brenda Oakley complimented all 70 students who performed at the Eisteddfod.

Western Heights High School students (from left) Sophie Vanner, Denva Graves, Alyssa Smith and Ella Fredricsen are involved in this year's 40 Hour Famine action. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Students give up comforts to raise funds in 40 Hour Famine

7 Jun, 2019 10:38am
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Rotorua students are getting behind the 40 Hour Famine this weekend.

Isabel Chapman, 8, and Sophie Chapman, 2, were some of the first to donate blankets. Photo/ Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua wraps around the children this winter

7 Jun, 2019 6:47am
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The Give a Kid a Blanket Rotorua initiative has wrapped up.

Rosette Marie Carbonilla Vocal (left) and Faustinah Ndlovu at the Walk Awhile in My Shoes walk in 2017. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

People invited to walk a while in other's shoes for fundraiser

7 Jun, 2019 4:00am
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People can walk a while in other people's shoes to raise money for Achilles in Rotorua.

St Michael's Catholic School's kapa haka group in the Nga Kapahaka o Te Pihopatanga competition in Whakatane.

ROTORUA DAILY POST

St Michael's Catholic School kapa haka team give their all

7 Jun, 2019 3:00am
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St Michael's Catholic School's kapa haka group is proud of its results in a competition.

Pinhole camera workshops. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua Museum holding pinhole camera workshops

1 Jun, 2019 3:00am
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Fun and informative pinhole camera workshops are being held by Rotorua Museum.

Rotorua's Jebraun Clifford is looking forward to GeyserCon. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

GeyserCon bringing sci-fi and fantasy action to Rotorua

24 May, 2019 10:27am
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GeyserCon will be a jam-packed weekend of activities for sci-fi and fantasy enthusiasts.

Chorus tech expert Kurt Rodgers speaks at Tech and Tea. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua Techweek has something for everyone

24 May, 2019 7:58am
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The has been something for everyone throughout Rotorua Techweek.

Employment and transition team leader Elsie Westman at Work Together Rotorua. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua service aiming for more inclusive community

24 May, 2019 3:32am
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Work Together Rotorua says there is an untapped workforce of people with disabilities.

African Drumming Rotorua performing. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Community to come together in love and peace at concert

17 May, 2019 10:25am
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An event of music and healing activities will be on for the community to enjoy together.

Organiser Faustinah Ndlovu and Indian dancer Merin Thomas at Linton Park. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua to celebrate Africa Day in style

17 May, 2019 3:49am
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The Rotorua community can come together and celebrate Africa Day this weekend.

The Rotorua Museum Collections Team, (from left) Natascha Hartzuiker, Manaaki Pene and Rosemary Deane. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Q&A with Rotorua Museum giving insight to team's work

17 May, 2019 3:30am
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Those who are curious about how the Rotorua Museum works can find out more.

Rotorua Yarnbombers chat to someone at their stall. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua Arts and Community expo brings exposure for groups

17 May, 2019 3:27am
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People were able to learn more about groups on offer at the Arts and Community Expo.

People check out the stalls at last year's Arts and Community expo. Photo/Lisa Casey

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Community, creativity and connections at expo

10 May, 2019 11:00am
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The Arts Village's Arts and Community Expo is about community, creativity and connections.

Sarah Lane and Andy Taylor. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Those passionate about creativity can mingle at ArtsMad

10 May, 2019 10:00am
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People can be inspired and mingle with others who have creative interests at ArtsMad.

This year's Rotorua Careers Expo was bustling with people and students. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Something for everyone attending Rotorua Careers Expo

10 May, 2019 4:25am
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There was something for everyone to learn about at the Rotorua Careers Expo.

Lake Okareka Rural Fire fireman and their families enjoy the appreciation dinner at Moose Lodge. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Tasty thank you appreciated by volunteer firefighters

10 May, 2019 2:00am
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Volunteer fire fighters are grateful and amazed by 'appreciation dinner' held by students.

Rotorua's Wendy Drummond in her Sparkles Dog Grooming salon. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Cold weather no excuse not to groom your pets, experts say

10 May, 2019 1:30am
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Experts explain what can happen to your dog if you don't groom it during winter.

Lakes Performing Arts Company's senior dance crew Victress. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Dance crew selected for national competition

10 May, 2019 1:00am
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A dance crew from Lakes Performing Arts Company is excited to be selected for nationals.

Rotorua's Vanessa Fisher is taking part in the half marathon this weekend and raising funds for Diabetes New Zealand. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST | Sport

Rotorua Marathon an event with many goals and hopes

3 May, 2019 10:00am
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People are taking part in the Rotorua Marathon tomorrow with many goals in mind.

Exterior of St Mary of the Angels - photo probably taken in the late 1980s. Photo / Marist Archive

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Friends of Rotorua Museum show challenges through film

3 May, 2019 4:00am
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An idea of Rotorua Museum's strengthening challenges aims to be illustrated through film.

People can learn more about alpacas this weekend. Photo / File

THE COUNTRY

Enjoy a day out with fleecy friends in Rotorua

3 May, 2019 3:25am
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People can get up close and learn about alpacas as part of National Alpaca Day.

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology's Level Five Culinary Arts class at Moose Lodge as they prepare for the dinner. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Culinary students cook up storm for firemen

3 May, 2019 2:00am
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Toi Ohomai students have cooked an appreciation dinner for local volunteer firemen.

Vishal Sharma with his new book showcasing Rotorua. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Book on Rotorua a dream come true for author

2 May, 2019 11:28am
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Rotorua's Vishal Sharma is happy to be launching his new coffee table book about Rotorua.

Chris Webber is one of the local musicians performing as part of the New Zealand Music Month celebrations in Rotorua. Photo / Ben Fraser

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Something for everyone this New Zealand Music Month

26 Apr, 2019 10:00am
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The Rotorua community can celebrate and support local musicians throughout May.

Lily Joy Al Omari delivers Rotorua's Books of Condolence to Imam Ibrahim Abdul Halim of the El Noor Mosque in Deans Ave, Christchurch. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Books of Condolence personally delivered to Christchurch

25 Apr, 2019 5:00pm
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Rotorua's messages of condolence to the community of Christchurch have been delivered.

Isabella Carrington, Mike Long and Elsie Spiers are in character and costume. Photo / Willi Werner

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Plenty of laughs guaranteed in upcoming theatre show

25 Apr, 2019 3:30am
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There will be many funny moments for people to enjoy in Rotorua Little Theatre's new show.

Rotorua RSA vice-president Ron Hope at the Rotorua District Field of Remembrance. Photo / Stephen Parker

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua unites for Anzac Day services

23 Apr, 2019 12:02pm
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Locals and visitors are invited to come together in Rotorua for Anzac Day services.

AJ Ponder (left) and Eileen Mueller are award-winning authors who will be at GeyserCon. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Queen's Birthday Weekend bring sci-fi action to town

23 Apr, 2019 11:31am
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Fans and authors of fantasy and science fiction will be getting into action at GeyserCon.

Last year's Rotorua Anzac Day dawn service and parade at Muruika war cemetery at Ohinemutu. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Services offering moments of reflection this Anzac Day

18 Apr, 2019 5:00am
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Anzac Day marks New Zealand's first major engagement of World War I at Gallipoli, Turkey

Children gather with their space-themed outfits and creations at The Arts Village. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

April school holidays in full swing

18 Apr, 2019 4:57am
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Rotorua children and their families have been out and about these school holidays.

The artists from Vanuatu and New Caledonia work hard on creating their mural. Photo / Shauni James

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Graffiti art mural raises awareness attention at conference

13 Apr, 2019 3:42am
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Cameras were snapping as people admired a mural raising awareness of health habits.

Those who helped to paint the exterior of Stepping Stones Learning Environment gather outside. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua daycare grateful for new look

12 Apr, 2019 3:00pm
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A Rotorua daycare has a brand new look thanks to a helping hand from community members.

Christian Wright explores the local streams around Rotorua as part of Sport BOP's school holiday scavenger hunt. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Many free events to engage children in school holidays

12 Apr, 2019 1:00pm
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There are plenty of boredom busters for children to enjoy these school holidays.

Last year's finalists (from left) Tom Parry, Leo Schweizer, Olivia Schweizer, and Skye du Plessis at Giovanni's Restaurant with organiser Deep Kumar. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Aspiring young Rotorua chefs can test their skills

12 Apr, 2019 4:15am
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Aspiring young chefs can put their skills to the test at Junior Chefs of Aotearoa.

Age Concern Rotorua is holding a Positive Ageing Expo

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Positive Ageing Expo in Rotorua a 'one-stop shop'

12 Apr, 2019 3:31am
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A Positive Ageing Expo is being held on Sunday as a way to connect with many services.

Angela Frank and Tui Mamaki perform Fly. Photo / Riley Claxton

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Local arts initiatives receive more than $27,000 funding

11 Apr, 2019 4:00am
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A total of $27,400 was awarded to 23 arts projects from a recent funding round.

Danielle Porteous with her coach Malcolm Hore after reaching Taupō. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Local woman bikes 85km for charity close to her heart

5 Apr, 2019 11:00am
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Local Danielle Porteous cycled from Rotorua to Taupō to raise money for Mothers Helpers.

Actress Katherine McGill with her one woman show Weave. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Exciting week ahead with inaugural Rotorua Fringe Festival

5 Apr, 2019 4:00am
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The inaugural Rotorua Fringe Festival begins tomorrow and will showcase a range of talent.

Lisa Ahn from John Paul College's work. Photo / NZQA Top Art 2019

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Abundance of creative inspiration for students with Top Art

5 Apr, 2019 4:00am
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Art students and the community can get inspiration from the Top Art exhibition.

One of the works by Anne Hunter which will be at the Art Expo. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Geyserland Art Group expo to have something for everyone

5 Apr, 2019 3:30am
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Plenty of pieces by talented artists is being showcased at an Art Expo starting tomorrow.

George McGregor, 6, stands proudly with the trap he learnt how to make. Photo / Ben Fraser

THE COUNTRY

Locals learn more about trapping at workshop

5 Apr, 2019 2:00am
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An Eastside Predator Free Trapping Workshop was held last Sunday.

Nepalese-born artist Sarj Hada's Rotorua exhibition opens at the Arts Village this weekend. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Nepalese-born artist to exhibit work at Rotorua Art Village

4 Apr, 2019 11:29am
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Nepalese-born artist's first Rotorua exhibition opens at the Arts Village this weekend.

Kids race to find their stick at last year's The Hits Beach Dig. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Families can dig for goodies

30 Mar, 2019 9:00am
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Rotorua children can get digging for goodies at the annual The Hits Beach Dig.

A Pacific island cultural group performs at John Paul College's 30th anniversary celebrations. Photo / File

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua to enjoy Pasifika vibes

29 Mar, 2019 3:30pm
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Rotorua's Pasifika Fun Day 2019 is being held at the Rotorua Lakefront.

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

ROTORUA DAILY POST

The Hits Beach Dig getting children digging for fun prizes

29 Mar, 2019 2:00pm
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Rotorua children can have fun digging for prizes at The Hits Rotorua Beach Dig.

Children check out the range of lithograph sketches at the 2017 Muka Youth Prints exhibition. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Muka Youth Prints exhibition returns to Rotorua

29 Mar, 2019 9:00am
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Children can develop their awareness of art at an exhibition this weekend.

Traditional Korean dance and K-pop songs will be part of the event. Photo / Supplied

ROTORUA DAILY POST

Rotorua to experience Korean culture performances

29 Mar, 2019 4:00am
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Rotorua residents can enjoy a Korean cultural performance event this weekend.

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