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New industrial block opens in Rotorua

New industrial block opens in Rotorua

July 04, 2023
NZ holidays: Why Rotorua should be your first stop these school holidays

NZ holidays: Why Rotorua should be your first stop these school holidays

July 01, 2023
Location & Investment: The keys to success for one of Rotorua's largest employers

Location & Investment: The keys to success for one of Rotorua's largest employers

May 25, 2023
Rotorua's SetSeed set to go global

Rotorua's SetSeed set to go global

December 14, 2022
Seed funding means growth for Rotorua cleantech company

Seed funding means growth for Rotorua cleantech company

December 14, 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 11, 2022
Rotorua Indigenous Film Festival offers a rare opportunity for filmmakers

Rotorua Indigenous Film Festival offers a rare opportunity for filmmakers

September 04, 2022
Nearly $140 million spent in Rotorua by mountain bikers who visited in 2021

Nearly $140 million spent in Rotorua by mountain bikers who visited in 2021

August 31, 2022
New mountain biking trail in Rotorua earns NZCT Great Ride status

New mountain biking trail in Rotorua earns NZCT Great Ride status

May 09, 2022
Visitor perceptions research from Australia and New Zealand

Visitor perceptions research from Australia and New Zealand

March 10, 2022
A new visual identity for Rotorua

A new visual identity for Rotorua

March 02, 2022

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Visitors first flocked to Rotorua in the 1800s to see the Pink and White Terraces which were considered to be the eighth wonder of the world.

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The best places to stay in Rotorua

The best places to stay in Rotorua

December 10, 2024
Keep your cool this summer with these refreshing Rotorua escapes

Keep your cool this summer with these refreshing Rotorua escapes

December 03, 2024
10 beautiful walks to explore in Rotorua

10 beautiful walks to explore in Rotorua

November 25, 2024
10 magical summer night activities in Rotorua you can’t miss

10 magical summer night activities in Rotorua you can’t miss

November 21, 2024
Unwind with our favourite spa escapes

Unwind with our favourite spa escapes

November 21, 2024
Summer is perfect for al fresco dining

Summer is perfect for al fresco dining

November 05, 2024
A summer by the lakes in Rotorua

A summer by the lakes in Rotorua

November 04, 2024
Rotorua is the perfect spot for a long weekend with your friends

Rotorua is the perfect spot for a long weekend with your friends

October 28, 2024
Explore the world through these five Rotorua restaurants

Explore the world through these five Rotorua restaurants

October 14, 2024
Rotorua is a nature lover’s paradise

Rotorua is a nature lover’s paradise

September 25, 2024
6 best picnic spots in Rotorua

6 best picnic spots in Rotorua

September 03, 2024
Enjoy an inner-city Rotorua getaway with loads of options

Enjoy an inner-city Rotorua getaway with loads of options

August 28, 2024