As New Zealand's premier visitor destination, it is imperative Rotorua shines as a beacon of top quality service and hospitality.

Reader Rod Petterson questions whether ratepayer money was wasted on roundabouts along Fenton Street.

Sometimes it seems the gentle winds of change can turn into a thundering tornado of stupidity.

The issue of Maori representation has arisen again with a proposal for a new board to replace the Te Arawa Standing Committee, giving the iwi a greater voice on the council.