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Let your community know how a small business has made a difference in your life by nominating them in the 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Whether it's your super friendly barista, the bookstore that knows the exact book you need to read next or the florist with the biggest blooms … View moreLet your community know how a small business has made a difference in your life by nominating them in the 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Whether it's your super friendly barista, the bookstore that knows the exact book you need to read next or the florist with the biggest blooms in town nominate them now and make a small business' day.
Share a few words about your favourite local now. You could help them win an incredible prize package worth $10,000.
If you’re looking for a stylish SUV that stands out from the crowd and won’t break the bank, the convention-defying Mazda MX-30 has you covered.
Featuring a unique mild hybrid engine and cutting-edge style, as well as sustainable materials that reduce environmental impact, the Mazda MX-30 is… View moreIf you’re looking for a stylish SUV that stands out from the crowd and won’t break the bank, the convention-defying Mazda MX-30 has you covered.
Featuring a unique mild hybrid engine and cutting-edge style, as well as sustainable materials that reduce environmental impact, the Mazda MX-30 is perfect for zipping around your neighbourhood.
Find out more and book a test drive at your local Mazda Dealer today.
Music at the Rotunda in the beautiful setting of Rotorua’s Government Gardens, is back thanks to some funding from the Rotorua Trust and the newly formed, Music Rotorua Charitable Trust!
Enjoy a fabulously relaxed afternoon at the Band Rotunda being entertained by two performances each sunny … View moreMusic at the Rotunda in the beautiful setting of Rotorua’s Government Gardens, is back thanks to some funding from the Rotorua Trust and the newly formed, Music Rotorua Charitable Trust!
Enjoy a fabulously relaxed afternoon at the Band Rotunda being entertained by two performances each sunny Sunday afternoon from 18 February to 31 March.
Don’t forget to bring your picnic, rug or chair to make your afternoon more enjoyable but, don’t bring your wine or other favourite alcoholic beverage as there is an alcohol ban in the area.
Travel by bike – Rotorua Lakes Council have promised bike parking to make your day easier!
Our artists this Sunday 3 March are:
1pm Now N Then
‘A group who come together for events such as ‘Music at the Rotunda’, ‘Art in the Park’ and other community events.
“The music we play is mainly up-beat, we find people in the audience enjoy dancing to the music.”
The music is from both now and back then, with the majority of music from the 60s, 70s and onward.
We come together to play music every now and then.
We practice every now and then!
2pm Evelyn Falconer
Well known to us all, professional singer Evelyn will perform Musical theatre, classical and jazz music.
If you would like to make a donation to help pay for this year's series of concerts, we will be very grateful. You can make a donation events.humanitix.com
Music at the Rotunda in the beautiful setting of Rotorua’s Government Gardens, is back thanks to some funding from the Rotorua Trust and the newly formed, Music Rotorua Charitable Trust!
Enjoy a fabulously relaxed afternoon at the Band Rotunda being entertained by two performances each sunny … View moreMusic at the Rotunda in the beautiful setting of Rotorua’s Government Gardens, is back thanks to some funding from the Rotorua Trust and the newly formed, Music Rotorua Charitable Trust!
Enjoy a fabulously relaxed afternoon at the Band Rotunda being entertained by two performances each sunny Sunday afternoon from 18 February to 31 March.
Don’t forget to bring your picnic, rug or chair to make your afternoon more enjoyable but, don’t bring your wine or other favourite alcoholic beverage as there is an alcohol ban in the area.
Travel by bike – Rotorua Lakes Council have promised bike parking to make your day easier!
Our artists this Sunday 18 February are:
1pm Jack Grace
Of “8 Scott Avenue – The Musical” fame, need I say more. A born entertainer who gave up rugby for music. Many of those musical years spent on the stage at Sky City
2pm Jono Breakwell
Professional musician, you may have caught recently playing and singing at The Night Market, Secret Spot or Eat Streat
If you would like to make a donation to help pay for this year's series of concerts, we will be very grateful. You can make a donation events.humanitix.com...
Kia ora Koutou, Hello everyone,
This has only just been notified and is happening TODAY.
If this is of interest to you or others that you know please let them know asap.
See attached Poster from Bay of Plenty Kaingaora
Reads " Please join us to learn about our plans to build more … View moreKia ora Koutou, Hello everyone,
This has only just been notified and is happening TODAY.
If this is of interest to you or others that you know please let them know asap.
See attached Poster from Bay of Plenty Kaingaora
Reads " Please join us to learn about our plans to build more public housing in central and west Rotorua.
Our team will share abotu housing developments underway, and others we are planning in these areas of the city.
Date: Tuesday 20 February 2024
Time: 3pm-6pm (drop in anytime)
Location: Rotorua Primary School, 1249 Arawa Street
Find out more from the team and ask questions.
Nau mai, haere mai-we look forward to seeing you.
Please see attached poster for contact details.
Nga mihi nui
Lynn
Community drop in session invite - 20.2.24 Rotorua-Rotorua Primary School.pdf Download View
Make your own portable gardening tool organiser in your favourite Resene colour.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Hunger for Colour is back for 2024! Bring two cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for one Resene testpot (60-80ml). Resene will donate all food to The Salvation Army foodbanks.
We accept all cans of food in good condition and suitable for humans to eat. If you prefer to … View moreHunger for Colour is back for 2024! Bring two cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for one Resene testpot (60-80ml). Resene will donate all food to The Salvation Army foodbanks.
We accept all cans of food in good condition and suitable for humans to eat. If you prefer to bring in canned pet food, we can accept that also and will donate it to the SPCA and local community animal shelters.
By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need.
Feeling the Summer heat? Don't let your power bill skyrocket along with the temperatures!
Check out these 10 simple tips to keep cool and save money on your power bills this season.
Haven Falls are very blessed to be opening their new branch in Rotorua.
Located at 271 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua these facilities offer a large chapel, dining hall and extended off road parking.
We invite you at anytime to pop in and speak with one of our team members and have a look around … View moreHaven Falls are very blessed to be opening their new branch in Rotorua.
Located at 271 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua these facilities offer a large chapel, dining hall and extended off road parking.
We invite you at anytime to pop in and speak with one of our team members and have a look around the facilities offered.
We operate 24 hours 7 days a week.
0800 428366
Peter is helping us out with something that nearly everyone can relate to – dealing with the unsorted photos taking up space on your phone or languishing in boxes in your home.
“Without fail, when I give a talk about getting organised, I’m always asked how to deal with photos,” says … View morePeter is helping us out with something that nearly everyone can relate to – dealing with the unsorted photos taking up space on your phone or languishing in boxes in your home.
“Without fail, when I give a talk about getting organised, I’m always asked how to deal with photos,” says Peter.
Boxes of unsorted photos can feel overwhelming to organise so they often get left for many years to clutter up our houses. In addition to this, most of us have smartphones that make it easy to take photos anywhere, so pretty soon our digital photo life becomes cluttered too.
Click read more for the full article.
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Pegasus, Christchurch worth almost $1 million.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting for its new owner.
Make this property … View moreFor only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Pegasus, Christchurch worth almost $1 million.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting for its new owner.
Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it!
Don’t miss out! Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
There have been hundreds of wonderful entries in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero from across the country! If you haven't nominated a special local business yet, do it today.
- Got a great mechanic? Nominate them today.
- A barista who makes you smile? Nominate them today.
- … View moreThere have been hundreds of wonderful entries in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero from across the country! If you haven't nominated a special local business yet, do it today.
- Got a great mechanic? Nominate them today.
- A barista who makes you smile? Nominate them today.
- A reassuring pharmacy team? Nominate them today.
Make a small business' day today by nominating them as your Prospa Local Business Hero - and you could make their whole year (our national winner picks up an incredible $10,000 prize package!)
Our first Music at the Rotunda for the season, was a fabulous afternoon of entertainment, in the beautiful setting of Rotorua’s Government Gardens! It's looking like this Sunday is going to be a hot one, so come prepared!
Bring your picnic, rug or chair to make your afternoon more … View moreOur first Music at the Rotunda for the season, was a fabulous afternoon of entertainment, in the beautiful setting of Rotorua’s Government Gardens! It's looking like this Sunday is going to be a hot one, so come prepared!
Bring your picnic, rug or chair to make your afternoon more enjoyable but, don’t bring your wine or other favourite alcoholic beverage as there is an alcohol ban in the area.
Our performers this Sunday are:
1:00pm Simply Random
A duo from Reporoa, a combination of acoustic guitars and vocals. Cover a variety of genres across several decades; including traditional, folk/country, old time as well as modern music
2:00pm Bobby Howard
Musician, vocalist, composer and stalwart of Rotorua Musical Theatre who also needs no introduction in Rotorua.
Bobby is currently working on her bilingual musical Ko Tāua (You and I)
Enjoy a lovely, relaxed afternoon at the Band Rotunda being entertained by two performers every sunny Sunday afternoon right through to and including Easter Sunday, 31 March.
Travel by bike – Rotorua Lakes Council have promised bike parking to make your day easier!
This year's series of concerts are only partly funded by The Rotorua Trust. If you would like to make a donation to help cover the costs of our entertainers, sound and advertising, we would be very grateful. All donations received will go towards Music at the Rotunda.
You can make a donation events.humanitix.com...
We're looking for delicious carrot recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's April issue. Send your family's favourite ways to eat this easy-to-grow vege crop to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by February 25, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ Gardener.
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