Photos by Ben Fraser

The Te Arawa Games were held at the weekend with competitors taking part in a range of sporting activities including netball, touch, table tennis, waka ama and traditional Tahitian games. Photographer Stephen Parker was there to capture the friendly rivalry.

The new Citizen Advice Bureau officially opened their new office on Wednesday night.

Images from Crankworx 2016 on Mt Ngongotaha. Photos by Ben Fraser

Tourist operator Tak Mutu brought the Crankworx Bike Festival to Rotorua after acting quickly on a piece of eavesdropping.

Rotorua Daily Post photographer Stephen Parker took these snaps of Rotorua Chamber of Commerce members at the networking Kikstart Breakfast at the Holiday Inn.

The 20th annual Lakeside concert at the Village Green on Saturday night went off with a bang. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Stephen Parker was there.

Photos by Ben Fraser

The Rotorua Aquatic Centre was a popular activity choice last weekend. Photographer Stephen Parker snapped these photos as locals enjoyed the last holiday in summer.

Photos from the Rotorua Summer Seafood Festival at the Village Green on Saturday. Photos by Ben Fraser

Photos from this year's Rotorua A&P Show at the Agrodome. Photos by Ben Fraser

As usual the hot weather has seen the Blue Lake a popular spot to hang out. Rotorua Daily Post photographer went out for some snaps.

UB40 and friends entertained thousands at Rotorua’s Village Green on Saturday. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Stephen Parker was there to catch the good vibes from the gig.

Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser took some amazing photos in 2015. He has chosen some of his favourites.

The Rotorua Daily Post’s photographer Andrew Warner went down to check out Mahons Retro Carnival at the Village Green and managed to snap up the good times.

With wet weather at Rotorua’s doorstep, families turned to the city’s newest indoor attraction, Flip Out indoor trampoline arena, to have some fun. Photographer Stephen Parker was there.

2015 was a great year for Rotorua on the sporting calendar. Here’s how the year looked through the eyes of Rotorua Daily Post chief photographer Stephen Parker.

Cowboy hats were everywhere as bucking bulls and broncos entertained the crowds at Rerewhakaaitu Domain for the Rerewhakaaitu Rodeo on Boxing Day. Photographer Stephen Parker was there.

Powhiri for Warwick Morehu- the new Taupo Area Commander Inspector. PHOTOS SUPPLIED.

The annual Carols by Candlelight event was held at Kuirau Park on Friday night. Photographer Stephen Parker was there with the hundreds of locals who turned out.