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Graeme Simpson: Kudos to Crankworx team
Opinion: Crankworx ran like a well-oiled machine - despite the weather challenges.
Letters: QE ball celebrating auspicious anniversary
The QE Health chief executive defends a decision to use a grant for an anniversary ball.
Opinion: Go with gut feeling when hiring
Opinion: I am now starting to wonder about the usefulness of referees and references.
Street view: Are there enough precautionary measures in place in Rotorua when weather events happen?
We asked locals what they thought about the precautionary weather measures in Rotorua.
Letters: Rates increase will hit families
A former Rotorua district councillor shares his views on the proposed rates increase.
Opinion: Debbie taking her toll in Bay
Opinion: If ever a weather event was deceptively named, it's Debbie.
Letters: Ballet school show an absolute delight
A proud dad thanks those involved in a ballet school show, while another talks rates.
Street view: How has the wet weather affected you?
We asked locals how the wet weather had affected them.
Street View: What do you think is the biggest conservation issue facing Rotorua in the next 30 years?
For DOC's 30th birthday we asked locals their biggest issues for the next 30 years.
Rachel Stewart: Make the polluters pay
COMMENT: I've always suspected NZ's scarcity of environmental enforcement was willful.
Letters: China trip not ratepayer-funded
A Rotorua Lakes Council official says an upcoming China trip is not ratepayer-funded.
Street view: Should tourists be charged a visitor's tax?
Today's Street View asks locals about Labour's proposed 'visitor's tax'.
Letters: Rates rise small price to pay
Letter writers give their views on a proposed rates increased.
Street View: Have you enjoyed Crankworx?
The Rotorua Daily Post asked locals if they've enjoyed Crankworx this year.
Bryan Gould: Good public services matter
Good public services matter and need to be paid for.
Editorial: Thank goodness I don't live there
Head of news Kelly Makiha tells us why she's glad she doesn't live in the eastern suburbs.
Opinion: How augmented reality can help business
Opinion: If you are anything like me, I did not have a clue about augmented reality.
Opinion: Peiffers deserve thanks for selfless contribution
Gina and Elmer Peiffer deserve thanks for all they have done.
Letters: Robbing from Peter to pay Paul
Letters on the council's proposed rates rises, junkets, forestry and market parking.
Graeme Simpson: Busy time for mountain biking
Graeme Simpson: So much to talk about at the moment when it comes to mountain biking.
Marvelly: What's wrong with clickbait?
COMMENT: Embrace the new - it's the way of the world, says Lizzie Marvelly.
Opinion: E-cigarette move makes sense
Many stores around the country have been openly selling the products for some time.
Letters: $5K for China trip - no problem!
Today's letters cover the mayor's trip to China, traffic and an admission from Jim Adams.
Opinion: Take the time to listen
Opinion: 'I think I have become a little like the people I disliked in the past.'
Editorial: E-smoke move makes sense
The Government will change the law to legalise the sale of nicotine e-cigarettes.
Crowd view: What is your favourite part of Crankworx?
Finding out what people think of Crankworx.
Street View: Do you think it's fair for ratepayers to cover the museum losses?
The Rotorua Daily Post asked locals about a proposed rate increase to cover museum losses.
Letters: Give Easter trading a chance
Readers share their views on littering and the state of Rotorua's footpaths.
Opinion: Rates rise all well and good - but mind the treats
OPINION: With rates set to rise again, the council will have to think hard about 'treats'.
Street View: Are you confident in Rotorua's economy?
The Rotorua Daily Post asked locals how confident they were in the Rotorua economy.
Street View: What do you think is the biggest issue facing the elderly?
The Rotorua Daily Post asked people on the street about the issues facing our elderly.
Letters: McClay upfront and informative
Readers share views on Todd McClay, the airport upgrade and GDP.
Street View: What do you think of Rotorua's new Mudtopia Festival?
We asked locals what they thought of the new mud and music festival Mudtopia.