Sewing for Success: One Stitch at a Time
The stitches of “Sewing for Success” were first sewn when Robyn Newton embarked on a mission to teach the art of sewing to those eager… Read More »Sewing for Success: One Stitch at a Time
Preserving Heritage and Empowering Local Talent: The 8 Scott Ave Production
Bringing a part of Rotorua’s history to life and igniting a sense of nostalgia, the 8 Scott Ave production is described by the creator as… Read More »Preserving Heritage and Empowering Local Talent: The 8 Scott Ave Production
Lockwood NZ Aria: A Singing Competition That Shines in Rotorua
Photos: Tony Whitehead Since its inception, the Lockwood NZ Aria has blossomed from being a singing section of the Rotorua Competitions Society into a fully-fledged… Read More »Lockwood NZ Aria: A Singing Competition That Shines in Rotorua
Te Mauri o Ōkere Awa Charitable Trust: Restoring the Land for a Sustainable Future
Choruses of birdsong increase in volume, tree leaves rustle in the wind, and the forest air is fresh, filled with a strong scent. At the… Read More »Te Mauri o Ōkere Awa Charitable Trust: Restoring the Land for a Sustainable Future
Support for Stroke Survivors
In 2022, Rotorua Trust granted $10,000 to the Stroke Foundation to support its efforts in assisting stroke survivors in Rotorua. Over the past year, the… Read More »Support for Stroke Survivors
video: Lakeside Concert Interview
Ian Edward, chair of Rotorua Lakeside Concert Charitable Trust and Stewart Edward, chair of Rotorua Trust, speak about Lakeside Concert…
Interview: Film Bay of Plenty
We recently spoke to Jade Kent, Film Office Executive at Film Bay of Plenty, about the work that they’re doing in the Rotorua community and… Read More »Interview: Film Bay of Plenty
Tagging?!
On the side of the Advocate Print building in Rotorua, Mark Noble is working with a team to paint the largest known eco-friendly mural in… Read More »Tagging?!
Rotorua Trust Supports Lakeside Concert
Rotorua’s Lakeside Concert has received a funding boost from longstanding supporter, Rotorua Trust.
AdaptMTB: Building A Community of Adaptive Mountain Bikers
Catering for beginners to seasoned bikers, AdaptMTB has another give-it-a-go day and an adaptive downhill race on the cards. Adaptive bikes are increasing in number,… Read More »AdaptMTB: Building A Community of Adaptive Mountain Bikers