The 2015 Netball Waikato Bay of Plenty Zone Secondary School tournament took place yesterday at Rotorua’s Westbrook courts. Photographer Ben Fraser was there.

Interactive show with Sharon Holt for Maori Language Week at Lynmore Playcentre. PHOTOS BY BEN FRASER

The Maori New Year was celebrated at the Rotorua District Library with a Matariki Fashion Show recently. Photographer Ben Fraser was there.

Our latest group of new kiwis were welcomed at the Rotorua Lakes Council chambers on Monday

Police dogs and puppies in training with handlers. Photos/supplied.

Lakes Falcons Medieval Club held a training day on Sunday. Ben Fraser headed along to watch the action

Fairies and super heroes turned up for the Playtopia school holiday programme dress up day on Wednesday. Photographer Ben Fraser captured the fun.

The Matariki fashion show was held at the Rotorua Public Library on Thursday night. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there

A selection of pictures from a Nga Kooti Rangatahi (marae court) sitting held at Rotorua’s Taharangi marae recently. PHOTOS BY BEN FRASER

Photos from this years Rotorua Daily Post Home and Leisure Show at the Energy Events Centre

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Afte rmore than two decades, the Soundshell Market is still a popular family Sundayevent. Photographer Ben Fraser went down for a look.

Local children had fun and snared themselves trout at the Kids Fish Out at the Ngongotaha Hatchery hosted by Eastern Region Fish & Game on Sunday. Photographer Ben Fraser was there.

Photos from the regionals held at the Energy Events Centre on Friday. Photos by Rotorua Daily Post photographers Stephen Parker and Ben Fraser

Baywide women’s rugby match between Waikite and Tokoroa at Bellvue Road grounds on Sunday. Photos by Ben Fraser

Photos from the 2015 Rotorua Hospitality Awards held at the Distinction Hotel on Sunday. Photos by Ben Fraser

Kids basketball at the Sportsdrome on Friday evening.

The local derby match between Whakarewarewa and Rotoiti was played in atrocious conditions at Emery Park on Saturday with Whakarewarewa winning the match 27-20.

Saturday morning sport in Rotorua is always a good way to kick off the weekend. Rotorua Daily Post chief photographer Stephen Parker got amongst it.

Members of the Filipino community in Rotorua celebrated their home country’s independence day at the weekend. Photographers Ben Fraser and Stephen Parker were there.

Rotorua Hospitality Awards outstanding bartender finalists.

Pictures from the tangi for Mauriora Kingi at Whakarewarewa'sTe Pakira Marae

Rotorua’s young netballers were out on court at the Westbrook Netball Centre on Saturday. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there.

Girls and boys from all over the district took part in Junior Rugby League at Puketewhero Park on Sunday. Photographer Ben Fraser caught the action.

Primary school students were seeing plenty of court time at the Rotorua Mini League on Friday. Photographer Stephen Parker was there.

Junior rugby league at Puketewhero Park on Sunday

The Rotorua heat of the Fire Dragon Chillies NZ Chilli Eating Champs was held at the Brew Bar on Saturday. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there