REINZ: Rotorua lakefront property demand amplified as median sale prices soar
20 Jan, 2021 05:00 PM
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Demand for lakeside property has amplified . Photo / File
Demand for lakeside property has amplified , leaving some Rotorua agents surprised by what people are willing to pay for waterfront views. Median sale prices in places like Lake Tarawera skyrocketed nearly 70 per cent in the year to December, putting more value on living by the lakes.
However, agents fear a shortage of lakeside listings and say some people were choosing to upgrade family baches and stay put.
Real Estate Institute of New Zealand data showed the median sales price at Lake Tarawera has jumped 69.5 per cent to $1,400,000 from $826,000 in the year to December 2020.
In The Shallows are a Wellington based Acoustic Folk-Pop Duo formed by Danni Parsons and Lance Shepherd.
Described as diverse modern folk music with a silken and distinctive sound that weaves together soaring harmonies, mesmerising vocals and acoustic guitars with relatable lyrics about intricate tales of love, loss, connection, redemption and empowerment.
A little more about In The Shallows…
Lance has worked as a professional musician/producer since leaving High School. Based in London through the 2000’s as a touring/recording guitarist with Martina Topley-Bird (ex Tricky) Lance has worked with a number of producers such as Johnny Dolla (Massive Attack) Leila Arab (Bjork) has played a number of high profile radio, television and live shows throughout Europe and the US including BBC2, France Inter, XFM, Later. With Jools Holland, Montreaux Jazz Festival and SXSW.
What to do in Rotorua: 10 of the area s hidden gems
25 Dec, 2020 11:00 PM
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The Te Ara Ahi cycle track takes in five of Rotorua s geothermal parks, and forests. Photo / Destination Rotorua
The Te Ara Ahi cycle track takes in five of Rotorua s geothermal parks, and forests. Photo / Destination Rotorua
Shauni James is the Rotorua Weekender reportershauni.james@nzme.co.nz@thedailypost
It is no secret Rotorua has an abundance of activities for both visitors and locals to get stuck into and enjoy. Here are some Rotorua gems you may not have been to yet or heard about through the grapevine. Summer is the perfect time to check them out.
Matakana Island fire: Five helicopters and five crews fight fire for eighth day
21 Dec, 2020 02:00 AM
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Five helicopters and five rural firefighter crews are still fighting the fire on Matakana Island today, eight days after it started.
Those fighting the fire are being praised by a former resident of the island who said the blaze had been devastating to watch.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman said the extent of the damage, and how long they would need to stay on the island, was unknown.
Homes were not currently at risk and the fire had been all forestry.
Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal: The highlights so far
16 Dec, 2020 09:00 PM
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The Salvation Army s annual Fill the Bus appeal.
The Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal for the Salvation Army Foodbank wraps up on Saturday and in the last six weeks, there have been endless highlights.
Since the appeal launched on November 7, donations have rolled in from every corner of Rotorua.
Reporter David Beck looks at some of the highlights.
Week One: November 7-15
The first week of the Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal saw local medical centres put their hands up to back the cause.
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Ranolf Medical Centre opted to Fill the Caravan as a show of support. The caravan in question was loaned to the medical centre by the Salvation Army during lockdown, giving them a place to safely administer flu shots.