Rotorua Lakes Council E-pānui, Issue: 277

Wednesday, 15 March 2023

Kia ora <<First Name>>

Wow – Rotorua was treated to two fantastic free events on the Village Green last weekend! On Saturday Lakeside celebrated their 25th anniversary with a great line up of musicians and a special fireworks display. If you attended please provide your feedback. ➡️

On Sunday all six Te Arawa Te Matatini groups were showcased in a special concert entitled Waipuketia Ki Te Aroha - Flood Them With Love. The weather played ball for both events, the performances were incredible and the community came together to raise funds for some great charities.

In case you missed it - Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell announced her pregnancy last week, updating the community that she and husband Kanin are expecting a baby girl in June. Mayor Tapsell expressed that she feels blessed to be taking up the roles of both Mayor and Mother and is looking forward to raising her daughter in Rotorua.

It’s Global Recycling Day this Saturday and we’re hosting a free, all ages event at the Recycling Centre detailing waste reduction, touring the collection truck and facilities and getting crafty with recyclables - view full event details.

We're in the process of refreshing our newsletter design and content - if you have any feedback on how we can improve this communication, please reach out to us via news@rotorualc.nz. Don't forget you can check out our website and Facebook page for news in between newsletter updates.

Ngā manakitaanga.

Quick fire updates

⚠️ Toi Te Ora lake health warning issued for Te Weta Bay at Lake Rotoiti. Keep an eye on their channels for all health warnings.

🚗 Plan your journey - Bay of Plenty state highway works information for March.

🌾 InfraCore catching up on increased grass growth with usual mowing schedule set to be back on track.

💦 Council strengthens resiliency of eastern drinking water network.

📝 Mayor Tapsell says Council’s draft 2023/24 Annual Plan will balance the need to deliver what's important to communities with the need for prudent financial management. Development of draft Annual Plan progressing - Rotorua Lakes Council.

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell announces pregnancy

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell and husband Kanin Clancy are excited to announce they are expecting a baby girl in June.

Mayor Tapsell plans to take a short one-month break following the birth with Deputy Mayor Sandra Kai Fong Acting as Mayor during this time.

From the Community and District Development Committee meeting

Community safety was on the agenda in the Community and District Development Committee’s inaugural meeting.

Homeless Hounds Update

Size is no barrier for our wee Midget, a female Whippet cross who is approximately nine months old.

Midget is a busy girl, tackling any challenge that comes her way despite her front legs being bowed (she's vet checked and all ok!).

We've been looking after Midget since November 2022 and would love to see her find her fur-ever home. If you're interested in meeting her or any of the other kuri at the Rotorua Pound, please phone us on 07 348 4199 to make an appointment.

🐾 You can follow our homeless hounds journey on our Facebook group.

Transport challenge gets local primary school moving

Otonga Primary School students are taking part in a Rotorua Lakes Council iniative encouraging active transport modes, promoting healthy lifestyles and sustainability.

It will be the second year the school has participated in Ara kē atu, which means “an alternative pathway”.

The local challenge is a way for schools to encourage independence and resilience in tamariki through active ways of getting around such as biking, walking, scootering, skating and use of alternative transport like buses.

What's on

🚶‍♂️ 17 – 19 March: Rotorua Walking Festival. A range of walking events bringing people together, enjoying our natural and built environments to keep people healthy through physical activity.

🚴‍♀️16 – 19 March: Taniwha Downhill – Crankworx. Back for the first stop on the World Tour, the world’s best downhill riders battle it out for the top spot!

♻️ 18 March: Global Recycling Day Join us at the Recycling Centre to learn about waste reduction, tour the collection truck and facility and get crafty with recyclables.

⚽️ 19 March: Kick for a Cause. Local identities take to the field to battle it out in a game of social soccer, raising funds for the Salvation Army.

🎶 19 March: Let your Spirit Fly. Opus Orchestra and the Rotorua District Choir present musical masterpieces written by composers inspired by the Easter story.

🗣 19 March: Te Ahi Tupua Sculpture Talk. Learn about the unique 'gateway' Hemo Gorge sculpture from the designer himself, Stacy Gordine from the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute (NZMACI).