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    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
    Lonely Planet names Redwoods Nightlights number 2 in the world

    Lonely Planet names Redwoods Nightlights number 2 in the world

    January 11, 2021
    That’s a wrap: TV series producer hopes to work in Rotorua again

    That’s a wrap: TV series producer hopes to work in Rotorua again

    December 21, 2020
    Regional event funding approved by Government

    Regional event funding approved by Government

    December 17, 2020

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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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