A regional growth organisation called Bay of Connections is looking to create 40,000 new jobs by 2050. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says the move coincides with the new Provincial Growth fund, which he says will support initiatives like Bay of Connections.
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Rotorua Aquatic Centre staff dispute redundancies
Rotorua Aquatic Centre staff are disputing a decision by Rotorua Lakes Council to partner with an outside management group, which has resulted in redundancy notices issued to them.
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Te Arawa ancestors inspire Rotorua Mural Symposium
Rotorua is hosting its first Mural Symposium showcasing eight talented Māori and non-Māori muralists. The large designs produced by local and invited artists from around the wider Bay of Plenty and overseas will go on to be displayed around the city.
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Pukepuke whānau represent Rotorua at 2017 Special Olympics Summer Games
Special Olympics Rotorua have sent a total of nine athletes to the National Summer Games – Special Olympics New Zealand.
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Iwi and Rotorua Mayor honour Ngāti Whakaue Chief
Iwi from around the country, local government agencies and churches paid their final respects to the late Te Arawa leader Pihopa Kingi. Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick says the Ngāti Whakaue chief was pivotal in ensuring Iwi were included in decision-making regarding the City.
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Young Te Arawa reo exponents say Pihopa Kingi's legacy will continue
Young Te Arawa Reo exponents paid tribute to the late Pihopa Kingi saying his teachings will live on. The Ngāti Whakaue leader is lying in state at Te Papaiouru in Ohinemutu where he will remain until his burial on Sunday.
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Tributes flow for Te Arawa leader Pihopa Kingi
Tributes continue to flow for Te Arawa leader Pihopa Kingi who passed away yesterday. Te Arawa Iwi leader, Sir Toby Curtis says Kingi was an exceptional leader and instrumental in the return of the 13 Rotorua lakebeds to all Te Arawa tribes.
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NewsTe Arawa mourns the loss of Ngāti Whakaue leader Pihopa Kingi
The people of Te Arawa are mourning the loss of Ngāti Whakaue chief, Pihopa Kingi. Kingi passed away yesterday afternoon at Rotorua hospital surrounded by whānau. He was 88-years-old.
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Government assures FOMA members will benefit from new CPTPP deal
The Minister for Trade and Export Growth, David Parker has assured Māori organisations and businesses that they will benefit from the new Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The Minister's comments were made at the 30th annual FOMA conference in Rotorua.
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Rotorua couple made to vacate drop-in centre for needy
A Rotorua good Samaritan couple have had a hiccup in their quest to provide free meals and social services to the community's most needy. Lara Northcroft and Wetini Mitai-Ngatai recently opened a drop-in centre in the city but will need to vacate the premises at the end of this month.
