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City News Friday September 3rd
Rotorua's Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort has been recognised for its excellence in the annual Choice Hotels Australasian Awards.
Rotorua District Council is asking local businesses to support older people in the community by planning something special to coincide with next month’s ‘Senior Spring Strut’.
While the Bay of Plenty Steamers are in action tonight against Canterbury in the ITM Cup, the future rugby stars kick off their Northern Region competitions.
$3 discount at Buried Village
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Nobody would have believed in June 10 1886, that the serenity enjoyed by the inhabitants of Te Wairoa would be shattered by an outpouring of the Earth's fury. Few would have dreamed as the eighth wonder of the world - the fantastic Pink and White Terraces - sparkled in the moonlight, events deep in the ground were menacingly unfolding.
Te Wairoa Village, in a valley above Lake Tarawera, was established by a Christian Missionary in 1848. It was abandoned during the land wars of the 1860's, then repopulated a few years later as the staging post to the Pink and White Terraces.
Violent and unexpected, the eruption was New Zealand's greatest natural disaster. For more than four terrifying hours, rocks, ash and boiling hot mud bombarded the peaceful village. The fiery glow in the night sky and the thunderous roar of the explosions were seen and heard as far away as Auckland. In the gloom of the day, the wreckage of the hotels and houses, and the burial of 5000 square miles of scenic countryside brought awe and dismay to rescuers. The eruption destroyed the Terraces and buried Te Wairoa and two smaller villages under hot heavy ash and mud.
More than 150 lives were lost.
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City News Thursday September 2nd
A Rotorua mother has been told by a judge to prepare herself for jail after she admitted selling cannabis to an undercover policeman.
Rotoruas 'Braeside Resort' has been named winner of the Best Western Awards for Excellence in the category of Highest Customer Care Score.
Locals are pleased to hear that the Ohau Channel Diversion Wall in Lake Rotoiti is proving a major success diverting nutrients from Lake Rotorua and improving the water quality.
10% discount at Amazing Thai
Today's One Day Deal is 10% discount at Amazing Thai
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When you enter the Amazing Thai Restaurant we welcome you to experience the generous hospitality of the land of Thailand. Here, you will be served by staff in authentic Thai dress.
You can enjoy the modern but elegant surroundings, reflecting the Thai culture and life.
Allow our award winning chef and his team to treat you to an exemplary culinary evening. You will find our creations extraordinary and diverse whether you prefer subtle, sophisticated flavours or something unusual and only available at the Amazing Thai Restaurant.
Why not try the Amazing Gai Yang, Thai BBQ chicken breast cooked in coconut milk and Thai herbs alongside freshly steamed vegetables and sweet chilli sauce or one of our specials, such as the "Bangkok Showtime" which consists of a combination of seafood, prawns, scallops and fish cooked in an exquisite surprise sauce and served in half a pineapple.
The Amazing Thai is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
In addition takeaways are also available for your convenience, with ample parking available.
We also cater to business and private functions.
City News Wednesday September 1st
Rotorua District Council has approved a total of more than $4.6m of contracts for highway re-sealing, upgrading water services, and sewage waste treatment.
A high profile Rotorua man and his son have pleaded not guilty to assault charges relating to a scuffle outside a bar on New Years Day last year.
The next big ITM match-up sees the Steamers crossing Cook Strait to play Canterbury at home on Friday.
10% discount at Absokiwilutely
Today's One Day Deal is 10% discount at Absokiwilutely
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Rotorua’s only Kiwiana Specialist Shop. Authentic NZ Arts, Crafts, Gifts and Souvenirs. 100% Kiwi owned and operated.
City News Tuesday August 31st
It is Safety New Zealand Week and Treasure Rotorua is encouraging locals to find out how they can make their home a safer place.
A rare native fish has been discovered in lake Okareka. The fish, known as koaro has excited environmental scientists, after a drastic decline in the fish numbers left them fearing for the future of the species.
Rotorua United Football Clubs Federation 1 side has continued their run towards the Waikato-BOP title with an emphatic 5-nil win over Otumoetai.
10% discount at Whakarewarewa
Today's One Day Deal is 10% discount at Whakarewarewa
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Set amidst a landscape of erupting geothermal activity, hot thermal springs and hot bubbling mud pools is the Living Maori village of Whakarewarewa situated in Rotorua, the heart of the North Island.
Discover our unique lifestyle and traditions. Join a guided tour and see the wonders of Mother Nature and learn how we have come to live in harmony within this unique environment.
Sit down and relax at our twice daily cultural performances while we entertain and thrill your senses through the medium of performing arts. Our melodious voices accompanied by hand movements tell the stories of our heritage, past and present.
City News Monday August 30th
Chief Executive Cathy Cooney says Lakes DHB is proud of the progress made towards meeting the Government’s six health targets in the 09-10 year.
Fares on the Rotorua passenger transport network are set to rise from the beginning of October.
While the Bay Of Plenty Steamers stole the show last night at the International Stadium, there was double success for Western Heights High rugby earlier in the weekend.
$3 discount at Buried Village
Today's One Day Deal is $3 discount at Buried Village
Check out http://www.rotoruaonedaydeal.co.nz/
Nobody would have believed in June 10 1886, that the serenity enjoyed by the inhabitants of Te Wairoa would be shattered by an outpouring of the Earth's fury. Few would have dreamed as the eighth wonder of the world - the fantastic Pink and White Terraces - sparkled in the moonlight, events deep in the ground were menacingly unfolding.
Te Wairoa Village, in a valley above Lake Tarawera, was established by a Christian Missionary in 1848. It was abandoned during the land wars of the 1860's, then repopulated a few years later as the staging post to the Pink and White Terraces.
Violent and unexpected, the eruption was New Zealand's greatest natural disaster. For more than four terrifying hours, rocks, ash and boiling hot mud bombarded the peaceful village. The fiery glow in the night sky and the thunderous roar of the explosions were seen and heard as far away as Auckland. In the gloom of the day, the wreckage of the hotels and houses, and the burial of 5000 square miles of scenic countryside brought awe and dismay to rescuers. The eruption destroyed the Terraces and buried Te Wairoa and two smaller villages under hot heavy ash and mud.
More than 150 lives were lost.
Guided Tours 11.30am and 1.30pm at no extra charge
