Rotorua locals have their say on city's future
Councillors hear of 'a Rotorua success we should all be proud of'.
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Two hotly debated issues focus of locals' feedback on council plan
Ninety-nine people will address Rotorua's council this week.
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'About time': Residents sick of 'boy racers' back Govt plan to toughen laws
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