McIntyre Ave/Sala St Reserve playground is due for renewal. We want the community to contribute to the design so that it reflects their needs and aspirations.
The Deborah Pl Linton Park East playground is due for renewal.
Have your say on proposed changes to the Rotorua District Plan. These changes aim to improve how we manage natural hazard risks throughout the district.
The Alison St Linton Park East playground is due for renewal. Help us design a new playground focused on younger tamariki.
Te Nekehanga Awapoti o Waikawau. Have your say on two new proposals for Waikawau Reserve, to relocate the boat ramp and to create a swimming-only area.
Mahere ā Tau 2025 - 2026 | Year 2 of the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan (LTP). This Annual Plan outlines what Council plans for the financial year 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.
Rotorua Lakes Council is reviewing some of its bylaws and policies to help improve inner-city safety, to help make our city safer and more enjoyable for everyone.
We are keen to hear from our online community so we can continue to improve how we deliver our online public engagement.
We’re seeking feedback and insights from the Ngongotahā community to help shape the future of the village.
In 2021, we conducted a review of local road and state highway speed limits in and around Rotorua, in partnership with Waka Kotahi NZTA.
Council conducts speed limit reviews approximately every three years.
The plan change allows small holiday rentals to operate without resource consent in residential and rural zones but requires consent for larger ones in these areas.
Starting in 2017, this project has explored the proposed redevelopment of Rotorua Skatepark with the community.
This bylaw review focused on several changes to solid fuel heaters in the Rotorua airshed.
Rotorua Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
The 2017 - 2018 Annual Plan is year three of our 2015 - 2025 Long-term Plan.
As part of the Government’s Local Water Done Well policy, Council needs to make a decision about how it will deliver water services in the Rotorua district.
Our Local Alcohol Policy must balance the need to reduce alcohol-related harm in our community whilst simultaneously supporting business and a vibrant city.
The Annual Plan 2020 - 2021, supports the 2018-2028 Long-term Plan. Focused on COVID-19 recovery, the plan has been shaped by community feedback.
Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua Mahere ā Tau 2023/24
Vision 2030 was Rotorua Lakes Council's 2017 plan to set the direction and priorities for Council. It was adopted following community consultation.
Got an amazing idea for a playground near you? Tell us what you think and help us build a brighter community for you.
Te Panonihanga o te Whakaritenga 9 - He Wāhi Noho mō te Katoa
The Long-Term Plan 2018-28 set out what Council proposed achieving over the following 10 years and how that would be funded.
Planning for the future of Rotorua - the Spatial Plan 2018 sets the framework for how Rotorua will grow and develop over 30 years.
Rotorua Future Development Strategy
Te Kaupapa Here Whiriwhiringa Motuhake Hukihuki. Council decided at the 31st January 2024 Council meeting to adopt the Significance and Engagement Policy 2024.
Waikawau/Hannahs Bay Reserve is a valuable community recreational space and has important cultural and environmental significance. Find out what's happened here.
He katinga rori | In 2023, Council trialled and adopted a road closure through Kuirau Park, following community feedback with 72% of responses in favour.
Rotorua Lakes Council has identified the need to develop a Play, Active Recreation and Sport Strategy and an Open Space (Parks) Plan.
The Baxendale Reserve Development project started in 2022 to capture community views around developing a reserve and esplanade around the Baxendale subdivision.
In 2021, we consulted with residents in Ngakuru, Upper Atiamuri and Horohoro on whether they supported an extension of the rural kerbside waste collection.
The purpose of the Open Space Level of Service policy is to outline Council’s approach to the provision and development of the open space network.
Rotorua Lakes Council proposed to sell a piece of land it owned at 21-23 Ranginui Street, Ngongotahā, known as Ranginui Street Reserve.
The Reserve Management Plan has been developed to support the future management of Hannahs Bay/Waikawau Reserve.
Te Mahire Horanuku Ariā o te Papa Rēhia ki Waikawau.
In 2020, Council proposed the Westbrook Sport and Recreation Precinct. Consultation for this project has concluded.
The Annual Plan 2019 - 2020 was adopted by Council following consultation. We sought feedback on one key matter around wastewater services.
In 2020, Council consulted on and adopted District Plan Change 2 - Pukehāngi Heights. This plan change facilitated residential and rural residential development.
Construction on the iconic Rotorua Museum building began in June 2024. Works are expected to be complete in 2027.
He Papakāinga, He Hāpori Taurikura. Te Arawa and Council have identified safe, secure housing as our top shared priority to ensure positive, thriving communities.
Council proposed amendments to the Traffic Bylaw 2018 to accommodate the new ‘pay by plate’ parking technology.
At the 12 December 2024 Council meeting, Council approved handing back ownership of the Pūruru South Recreation Reserve at 35 Tarewa Road.
District Plan - Plan Change 1 - Minor Changes
The plan change is intended to clarify and improve the provisions for managing noise, as well provide clear references to the New Zealand standard.
This 2018 amendment to the Traffic Bylaw 2015 was made to define "shared paths" and "shared zones".
The purpose of this Plan Change is to make some minor additions for signage and other miscellaneous changes to the Rotorua District Plan.
Council has been approached by the Rotorua Honey Bee Club requesting the granting of a lease over part of the reserve at the end of the Kingsley Drive.
Te kaupapa kurī me te ture ā-rohe | Dog Control Bylaw and Dog policy was revised in 2024 following community consultation.
Te Mahere Hukihuki Pae Tawhiti 2024 - 2034 is about our vision is to make Rotorua a better place for all. After consultation, it was approved and made final in July 2024.
In 2023, Council consulted the community of Rotorua to decide whether to proceed with the original Museum strengthening project or change.
Ngā whenua o Te Ngae Road kua tohua hei rāhui waipiro
Te Tuhinga ā-uiuinga o te Mahere Hukihuki Whakarite i te Tere Waka
Rotorua considered two options for rubbish & recycling collection options for all households.
Council trialled overnight parking at Hamurana Reserve
The Council undertook a review of the Water Services and Trade Waste Bylaw 2010 in 2017.
Rotorua Lakes Council passed the 'Class IV Gambling and Board Venue Policy' on 27th July 2017.
This 2017 photo competition was run to support the Rotorua 2030 Vision project to encourage residents to share their stories visually about how they see Rotorua.
We asked property owners if they wanted to have the new service or continue to have a weekly household rubbish collection with no organic food/ green waste collection.
A LAP sets certain rules and conditions on alcohol licenses. To develop a new LAP, we would like to understand the community's views and experiences related to alcohol,
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
| Phone | +64 07 348 4199 |
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| info@rotorualc.nz | |
| Website | www.rotorualakescouncil.nz |
| In writing | 1061 Haupapa St Rotorua 3010 New Zealand |
