Rotorua 'rafting cartel' fears dismissed as merger wins approval
The Commerce Commission has approved the merger of Rotorua’s three commercial rafting operators, much to the pleasant surprise of those behind the bid.
Mathew Nash, Local Democracy Reporter
'Bro, why?': Rotorua left alone as merger deal collapses
Rotorua has been left without an amalgamation partner after a previously “locked in” agreement with South Waikato fell apart weeks before councils must submit their proposals under the Government’s local government reform programme.
'Common sense has prevailed': Waikite Valley parole facility plans scrapped
Controversial plans to relocate a live-in rehabilitation facility for up to 10 prison parolees to an isolated Waikite Valley site have been withdrawn following fierce community opposition.