Look out for your Bay of Plenty Regional Council rates invoice
If you live in the Rotorua Lakes area and pay rates, look out for your annual Bay of Plenty Regional Council rates invoice which will have been sent out either by post or email in the last few days.
Payment is due on 20 October and there are plenty of ways to pay including by direct debit which allows you to spread out the cost over the full rating year until June 2023.
Go to our website to find out more about the changes and how your rates help fund the work that we do.
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Why is the letter A like a flower?
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Poppa's pulled pork
As the weather cools and cosy evenings become the norm, there’s nothing better than cranking up the heat and treating yourself to heartwarming comfort food. If you're craving a winter recipe that'll warm you from the inside out, look no further than Brent's irresistible slow-cooked pulled pork. Its smoky, aromatic scent often wafts from Brent’s apartment at Ryman’s Kevin Hickman Village, tempting taste buds and stirring appetites. With its tender meat and velvety sauce, this dish is every bit as delicious as it sounds – you’ll be reaching for seconds, thirds, and maybe even fourths!
Click read more for the full recipe.
Poll: Are swear words no longer?
In 2023, Apple amended its autocorrect function to allow Iphone users to freely use their intended word without mentioning 'ducks'. Is this a sign of the times? Are swear words no longer taboo in our communities or workplaces?
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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20.7% Yes - swear words don't phase me
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48.4% No - it's still inappropriate to swear
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30.2% It's depends on the word
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0.8% Other - I'll share below!
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