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Mixed reaction to refurbished Rotorua library
More readers share their thoughts on Rotorua's refurbished library and Long-Term Plan.
Letters: Library looks good but is not practical
A reader thinks the library is a showcase, but is far from practical for users.
Opinion: Provincial prosperity is on the rise
Opinion: Our greatest strength will be our ability to embrace change.
Opinion: Hats off to charity fundraisers
Opinion: A big thanks to those who spend countless hours helping raise money for charity.
Letters: Refurbished library fails to hit the right mark
A regular library user shares her views on the newly refurbished Rotorua Library.
Letters: Cause for concern over aquatic centre's future
Letters on alleged conflicts of interest - and the laws of physics.
Rachel Stewart: Breaking free from addictive web
COMMENT: Online technology is hugely important but too much can be detrimental.
Street View: Have you done the census this year?
Rotorua residents discuss the census for 2018.
Bryan Gould: Creating new money
The one thing that governments are never short of is money.
Letters: Rotorua Racing Club praised for safe dog-walking environment
Dog walking gets the tick, while a writer bemoans how hard it is living on wages in NZ.
Opinion: Kapa haka performers our pride and joy
Te Arawa kapa haka performers show how it's done.
Opinion: Online Census just not the same
Census information is used for many purposes and affects what services are provided.
Letters: Appreciate privilege of old age
Retirement villages, polite and helpful young people and the dangers of dog walking.
Letters: Time to work together to find Aquatic Centre solution
A reader says the council made an intelligent decision that put the Rotorua public first.
Opinion: Wonder village opened
As a health board member I am aware of the valuable role rest homes play.
Rotorua Lakes Council Long-term Plan going out for consultation
Mayor Steve Chadwick says the council is looking forward to getting feedback.
Street View: Do you think the Soundshell should be demolished?
Rotorua residents give their thoughts on the Soundshell's fate.
Letters: Walking a dog in Rotorua is frightening
Readers share their views on dangerous dogs and unsafe bike riders.
Opinion: No pressure, Fletcher
Tabuteau will now be perceived to have more influence. With that comes expectations.
Street View: What do you think of Simon Bridges as National Party leader?
We asked people in the street what they think of the new National Party leader.
Rotokawa School students share what they love
We asked Rotokawa Intermediate students what their favourite things about the school are.
Letters: Matariki fireworks display over Guy Fawkes please
John Paul College principal Patrick Walsh wants a Matariki fireworks celebration.
Opinion: Thoughts on matters close to our hearts and minds
New Te Maori columnist Te Taru White introduces himself, his whanau and his values.
Street View: Have you seen price hikes in fruit and veges?
Rotorua residents describe prices in the fruit and vegetable aisles this summer.
Opinion: Midwife shortage needs fixing
Opinion: Something must be done to address the midwife shortage.
Letters: Kudos to 'poster women' columnists
Positive feedback from readers for columnists, art shows and Rotorua Hospital.
Super Rugby sporting spectacle returns
The beginning of a new Super rugby season will be welcomed by most, but not by everyone.
Opinion: New facility removes rest-home stigma
Opinion: The CARE Village poised to take away the stigma of retirement homes.
Letters: Koura decline down to multiple factors
Letters: One reader discusses koura decline and another thanks two good Samaritans.
Graeme Simpson: No one wants to crash, but help is there
No one wants to crash, but who knows when you'll need help?
Students get big brothers and sisters
We asked the first kids in Big Brothers in schools what they were looking forward to.
Abortion laws show we're a fickle society
Readers share their views on a range of topics.