Sandra Kai News Today

Rotorua lakeside property owners have expressed concern about a rating change aimed at Airbnb-type accommodation providers, saying it will result in a “huge...

Rotorua mayor Tania Tapsell talks about the highs and lows of her job - and the little girl who makes her smile even on the hardest of days.

Tania Tapsell has been officially sworn in as Rotorua's mayor, a role she says is the "greatest honour" of her life.

Outgoing Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick has used her casting vote to approve a proposal to re-classify seven reserve sites so they can be sold and developed.

Rotorua mayoral candidate Tania Tapsell has announced her choice of deputy mayor if both are elected to council in the October local election.

Rotorua Lakes Council says some of its assessments of reserves tipped for housing are based on "anecdotal information".

Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick was "unlawful" when she decided a discussion on Rotorua's controversial Māori wards bill would be held confidentially, two public law experts believe.

Rotorua Lakes Council flew a drone over an urban reserve to find rough sleepers, and found two.

Alfombra Roja

Rotoruas 2021 New Year wishes: Housing, a swift Covid-19 recovery and unicorns everywhere among top hopes 31 Dec, 2020 05:00 PM 6 minutes to read From left, top: Steve Chadwick, Sandra Kai Fong, Todd McClay, Danielle Marks. From left, bottom: Kylie Overbye, Bryce Heard, Sir Toby Curtis, Tāmati Coffey. Housing, a strong economic recovery and the disestablishment of Oranga Tamariki are among the wishes of Rotoruas leaders for 2021. Local Democracy reporter Felix Desmarais spoke to the districts ...