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From international events and competitions, to local challenges and grand openings, there's never a dull moment in Rotorua. Bookmark this page to keep up with our latest news, developments, reports, announcements and more that are related to the tourism, hospitality and business sectors. 

Rotorua's SetSeed set to go global

Rotorua's SetSeed set to go global

December 15, 2022
Seed funding means growth for Rotorua cleantech company

Seed funding means growth for Rotorua cleantech company

December 15, 2022
Plenty of work in Rotorua for WSP engineers

Plenty of work in Rotorua for WSP engineers

December 12, 2022
Healthy growth for one of Rotorua's longest-standing businesses

Healthy growth for one of Rotorua's longest-standing businesses

December 12, 2022
Local tourism operators host a special day out for international students

Local tourism operators host a special day out for international students

October 14, 2022
A snapshot of the latest arrival stats

A snapshot of the latest arrival stats

October 13, 2022
RotoruaNZ launches Best Summer Job Ever campaign

RotoruaNZ launches Best Summer Job Ever campaign

October 03, 2022
Time to take a ‘people first’ approach

Time to take a ‘people first’ approach

September 13, 2022
Rotorua Indigenous Film Festival offers a rare opportunity for filmmakers

Rotorua Indigenous Film Festival offers a rare opportunity for filmmakers

September 05, 2022

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Rotorua is home to major international events like Crankworx mountain biking festival and the Tarawera Ultramarathon.

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