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A new visual identity for Rotorua

A new visual identity for Rotorua

March 02, 2022
Seven stays for your next incentive event

Seven stays for your next incentive event

February 23, 2022
Eight venues for your next under-100 event

Eight venues for your next under-100 event

February 17, 2022
Black-billed gull breeding success after years of failure

Black-billed gull breeding success after years of failure

February 01, 2022
Ka Pai Kai is more than just feeding kids

Ka Pai Kai is more than just feeding kids

July 15, 2021
Rotorua first-time gin distillers make it to New Zealand Spirit Awards

Rotorua first-time gin distillers make it to New Zealand Spirit Awards

June 27, 2021
Rolling out the red carpet for the rainbow community

Rolling out the red carpet for the rainbow community

June 23, 2021
One iwi trust’s commitment to creating jobs as well as career pathways

One iwi trust’s commitment to creating jobs as well as career pathways

June 09, 2021
Easter weekend and school holidays resulted in strong Rotorua visitation

Easter weekend and school holidays resulted in strong Rotorua visitation

May 11, 2021
Rotorua to become the new wood capital of New Zealand

Rotorua to become the new wood capital of New Zealand

April 30, 2021
Bike shorts and a pandemic: A lesson in endurance

Bike shorts and a pandemic: A lesson in endurance

April 14, 2021
Carving up something special

Carving up something special

January 22, 2021

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There are 18 lakes in the Rotorua region. Lake Rotorua is the largest at 79.8 km².

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What’s new in Rotorua?

What’s new in Rotorua?

September 28, 2022
Plan your Rotorua mountain biking adventure

Plan your Rotorua mountain biking adventure

September 09, 2022
Epic ride got you hungry? Thirsty? We got you!

Epic ride got you hungry? Thirsty? We got you!

September 09, 2022
Ride like a local

Ride like a local

September 06, 2022
Six for SIX60

Six for SIX60

September 06, 2022
Taking a deeper look into arrivals data and airline capacity

Taking a deeper look into arrivals data and airline capacity

August 22, 2022
Internationals are back in the mix

Internationals are back in the mix

August 11, 2022
Indications of a positive trajectory for new business owners

Indications of a positive trajectory for new business owners

August 11, 2022
What to do in winter in Rotorua

What to do in winter in Rotorua

July 22, 2022
Rotorua Visitor Economy Infographics

Rotorua Visitor Economy Infographics

July 20, 2022
Accommodation in Rotorua that won’t break the bank

Accommodation in Rotorua that won’t break the bank

July 13, 2022
Catch up over a coffee in Rotorua

Catch up over a coffee in Rotorua

July 11, 2022