Rotorua Press Releases

A series of creative writing workshops held for migrants has produced outstanding work. Artistically interpreted by Brazilian migrant Lucia Lemos Monteiro Conceicao bold photographic prints and selected writing will be exhibited at the Arts Village, Rotorua and published as a book,’Mixed- Creative Writing by Newcomers to Our Shores’ will be launched on 27 March.

Gough Cat, New Zealand’s Caterpillar equipment distributor, has announced the opening of its new Rotorua Hydraulic Hose Centre, situated at its branch facility on the corner of Te Ngae and Marino Roads in Rotorua.

Tourism Minister Paula Bennett has announced $2.49 million funding for new tourist attractions in Rotorua and Southland.

New Zealand’s next big thing ‘Loop Road’ has released a 5 track Ep that is causing waves, recently voted numbers 2,3,4,5 and 8 on the public voted website ‘the audience’.

Mokoia Restaurant is set to host its second annual Bye Bye Mai Mai Gamebird Degustation Evening on July 7, 2012.

Hamurana Lodge successfully hosted the Art & Soul event last weekend and have confirmed another event for Sunday 25th March 2012. The Art Trail featuring sculptures and pieces from renowned arts remains as an exhibition, open daily to the public.

Tony Ryall, New Zealand Health Minister opens a brand new building at Rotorua Hospital which represents the completion of the first stage of the $83m re-development.

Barefoot Ted McDonald (or BFT), a veteran ultra-runner and one of the pioneers of the barefoot running movement, is coming to New Zealand to hold a series of talks and workshops from March 15 – 17.
BFT is one of central characters in Born to Run, the international best seller by Christopher McDougall.

Tourism with a conscience is putting boutique hotel Hamurana Lodge on the map for travellers wanting to put their feet up – without the carbon footprint.

Silver Ferns members were brought into New World stores last Saturday in Christchurch, Rotorua and Papakura to meet fans, shoppers and staff. As a New Zealand owned and operated organsation, New World is proud to sponsor Kiwi icons such as Netball New Zealand and the Silver Ferns.