Community fun days have been connecting people to consultation
7 Apr, 2021 08:00 PM
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Children putting their fishing skills to the test at the Te Puna Community Fun Day. Photo / Supplied
Children putting their fishing skills to the test at the Te Puna Community Fun Day. Photo / Supplied
Children learning more about the area at the Te Puna Community Fun Day. Photo / Supplied 310321communityday2.JPG
By Shauni James
The local community has been able to have their say in important matters while still having fun altogether.
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has recently held a series of Community Fun Days around the district to encourage people to give feedback on council s 2021-31 Long Term Plan Consultation Document.
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Blast from the past: 2020 in review with Rotorua Weekender
23 Dec, 2020 06:56 PM
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Western Heights High School student Zach Jans was the Senior Composition winner in the 2020 NZCT Chamber Music Contest. Photo / File
Shauni James is the Rotorua Weekender reportershauni.james@nzme.co.nz@thedailypost
It has been one crazy year, full of challenges, hope and the community rallying around each other. Rotorua Weekender editor Shauni James takes a look at some of the highlights from the newspaper s coverage over 2020.
January
- Sustainable Backyards shared information on what environmental events they would have coming up.
Rotorua s Kymbali Dender went to South Africa as a volunteer to help rescue coastal birds. Photo / File
COMMENT: Rotorua s appeal generosity shows we are a one-of-a-kind community
17 Dec, 2020 06:54 PM
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Rotorua Salvation Army corps officer Ralph Overbye says the community has been as generous as ever for this year s Christmas Appeal. Photo / File
Rotorua Salvation Army corps officer Ralph Overbye says the community has been as generous as ever for this year s Christmas Appeal. Photo / File
OPINION - Shauni James
And just like that, another Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal is almost over. But what an amazing appeal it has been.
It has been humbling and overwhelming to see the community s generosity this year, especially considering all we ve been through collectively in 2020.