Motutawa Island, Rotorua

Have you voted yet?

The team from Rotorua Lakes Council

Last days to vote in this year's local elections! Votes for the 2016 local elections will be taken until midday Saturday, 8 October.

If you haven't already completed your voting papers, there is still time to do so. Find out how at bit.ly...

Surplus paper rubbish bags

The team from Rotorua Lakes Council

Have you received your new wheelie bins and crates for rubbish and recycling?
The collection of wheelie bins and crates starts on 31 October - just under a month away!
If you have a pile of paper rubbish bags that you won't use before then you may wish to donate them to your local community… View moreHave you received your new wheelie bins and crates for rubbish and recycling?
The collection of wheelie bins and crates starts on 31 October - just under a month away!
If you have a pile of paper rubbish bags that you won't use before then you may wish to donate them to your local community centre.

The following organisations are taking surplus rubbish bags now:
- Fordlands Community Centre (48 Bellingham Crescent)
- Mokoia Community Association (297 Vaughan Road)
- Progress Ngongotaha - during opening hours (180 Ngongotaha Road, across from the Post shop)
- Linton Park Community Centre (16 Kamahi Place)

If you have any questions about the new rubbish and recycling services call Rotorua Lakes Council's Customer Centre on 0800 020 001.

Recruit a new member, get a FREE coffee on us!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Who wants a free coffee fix? Simply invite your friends, family, neighbours and colleagues, via email or your shareable invite link, to join you on Neighbourly and you’ll BOTH get a FREE small McCafé coffee. The more people you recruit, the more coffees you’ll earn. Start inviting now! Invite now

Poll: Is traffic a problem in your community?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've launched Pulse of the Neighbourhood - a chance to share your opinion on issues impacting your community. Today we want to know a little more about how you're finding the traffic levels around you. Is your drive to work a daily ordeal - or a doddle?

Is traffic a problem in your community?

• Yes - it takes me forever to get from A to B
• Sometimes during rush hour
• No - it's smooth sailing for me
• What's traffic? I don't pass a single car on the way to work

Vote View Results

• 34.1% Yes - it takes me forever to get from A to B
  34.1% Complete
• 43.4% Sometimes during rush hour
  43.4% Complete
• 20.1% No - it's smooth sailing for me
  20.1% Complete
• 2.4% What's traffic? I don't pass a single car on the way to work
  2.4% Complete

578 votes

Avoid ‘Oh No’ Moments!

The Team from Jennian Homes

So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay! But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a New Home Builders Info Session with your local Jennian team. From establishing a … View moreSo, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay! But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...by heading along to a New Home Builders Info Session with your local Jennian team. From establishing a true building budget to constructive advice on building sustainably - it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions. Register your interest now. They're free! Register now