Official opening of the Te Puna Akoranga o Ngati Whakaue childhood learning facility on Ranolf Street

Otonga School movember fundraiser

The Lakes Branch of the Child Cancer Foundation held a Christmas party at Playtopia in Rotorua.

Check out our selection of great pics from the week's news, including images taken by our team of photographers and the best supplied photos.

Hawea Vercoe's headstone was unveiled before a large gathering at Te Teko at the weekend.

Yesterday marked the first anniversary of Mr Vercoe's tragic death. Hundreds turned out to his old school, Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o te Rotoiti, where he was principal, to remember and honour the man who did so much for his students and his community.

Te Ahurei - The Rotorua Primary School Kapa Haka Festival showcased the singing and performing talent of young people from throughout the area. The Daily Post photographers captured the on-stage action at the Rotorua Convention Centre.

Locals and tourists gathered at Rotorua's Global Fest at the International Stadium to discover food, activities and entertainment from cultures around the world. The Daily Post photographers were there to capture the fun.

Check out our selection of great pics from the week's news, including images taken by our team of photographers and the best supplied photos.

Every year the staff of Rotorua Boys' High School (and a few well chosen old boys) take on the students. For the record, the teachers took out this year's tussle 19-10 - but who's counting eh?

More than 600 children took part in this year's Tour de Lakefront on November 6. Along with supporters there were more than 2000 people at the event. The Daily Post was there to capture some of the fun and excitement.

Students at Kea Street School show off their creative Flower Arrangements

The Rotorua Club held its Melbourne Cup Gala at its new premises in Arawa Park. Almost 400 people enjoyed an afternoon of racing while Daily Post photographer BEN FRASER captured the fun and excitement of Australia's greatest horse race. Do you have your own pics you would like to include in our gallery? Email them to editor@dailypost.co.nz .

The Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser braves the hordes of undead for these great pics from the Zombie Walk fundraiser for the Brain Injury Association.

Hundreds of residents showed their support for the Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust in the Pink Walk. The crowd gathered in front of the stage for a Zumba session to warm up before the 3.4km walk kicked off at 6pm. Pink outfits were accessorised with pink feather boas, pink wigs, wings, halos, tutus, crowns, and shoes.

Action from the 2010 Singlespeed World Mountainbiking Championships in Rotorua

Each week The Daily Post recognises one or more young achievers from the local area. These are faces to remember because as rising stars they're sure to make a name for themselves on the national or even international stage.