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Young Rotorua netballer meets idol Erena Mikaere ahead of Magic preseason

Young Rotorua netballer meets idol Erena Mikaere ahead of Magic preseason

The netball world’s present met its future at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre when the Bay of Plenty Magic kicked off their season preparation with a special training event.  A highlight of the day was the interaction between Magic co-captain Erena Mikaere and 13-year-old Isis Russell, a Year 9 student from Rotorua Girls’ High School, whose biggest dream is to … Read More

Wastewater spill “not a new thing” for Lake Taupō says Ngāti Tūwharetoa locals: as the ‘No Swimming’ advisory at Taupō Main Beach is officially lifted today

Wastewater spill “not a new thing” for Lake Taupō says Ngāti Tūwharetoa locals: as the ‘No Swimming’ advisory at Taupō Main Beach is officially lifted today

Ngāti Tūwharetoa locals are demanding immediate and lasting action after yet another wastewater spill into Lake Taupō, despite Taupō District Council confirming today that the ‘No Swimming’ advisory at Taupō Main Beach has been officially lifted following clear water test results. The spill, which the Council stated was caused by a blockage of fats and rags, has been described by … Read More

Nightly rāhui and ‘Pā Patrol’ protect Te Whakarewarewa Village from intruders

Nightly rāhui and ‘Pā Patrol’ protect Te Whakarewarewa Village from intruders

A communal iwi village known worldwide for its manaakitanga is now closing down at night. Residents of Te Whakarewarewa Village have reintroduced nightly closures and activated ‘Pā Patrol’ following a significant increase in after-hours intrusions, some involving armed individuals.  The closure runs from 8:30 pm to 6:00 am and is a protective measure to ensure the safety of the community … Read More

Blue Lake Tikitapu health warning remains as Iwi demand ‘real solutions’ after toilet leak

Blue Lake Tikitapu health warning remains as Iwi demand ‘real solutions’ after toilet leak

The health warning for Blue Lake Tikitapu remains in place today, despite preliminary test results indicating the water is safe for swimming following a small sewage leak yesterday morning. Rotorua Lakes Council confirmed the leak originated from a fault in a urinal at the public toilets near the motor camp end of the beach. A power box malfunction temporarily cut … Read More

Govt invests $3.5m in Tongariro National Park restoration after fires

Govt invests $3.5m in Tongariro National Park restoration after fires

The Government is investing $3.5 million to restore more than 3,000 hectares of Tongariro National Park, which was severely damaged by two major fires last year, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka announced today. The investment, drawn from the International Visitor Levy (IVL), will be spread over five years to fund crucial work including weed control, pest management, and biodiversity monitoring. “Tongariro … Read More