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I Am Rotorua – Julie Senington
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Julie Senington’s passion is helping others. Whether they’re locals looking for a floral arrangement for a special person or occasion, or supporting local artisans by selling their creations, she’s here for the community.
I Am Rotorua – Linda Joy
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Linda Joy’s name suits her. She’s friendly with a ready smile and the most gorgeous and styley purple hair. She’s the perfect shopkeeper for St Luke’s Opportunity Shop.
I Am Rotorua – Emma Bean
Monday, July 7, 2025
For Emma Bean, what began as a brief volunteer stint at The National Kiwi Hatchery turned into a permanent long-term role when she applied to provide maternity leave coverage. “I was lucky enough that somebody went on maternity leave, and so I jumped up and down and said, ‘Pick me!’ She ended up having three lovely girls and never came back, which was a win for me.”
Indigenous artistry takes centre stage at ARONUI Arts Festival 2024
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Launching the ARONUI Indigenous Arts Festival in Rotorua this year is the premiere of “The Voices in the Shadows”, a highly anticipated performance that powerfully blends traditional waiata, dance and poetry.
Rotorua mentorship programme sparks lifelong friendship
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
When Luke Donnelly and Wade Meads were matched through Big Brothers Big Sisters Rotorua nine years ago, neither could have imagined it would mark the beginning of a lifelong friendship.
The pioneering businesswoman inspiring future generations
Monday, July 22, 2024
When Ashleigh Nairn began working at BurgerFuel Fairy Springs as a 15-year-old she never thought she would still be there 10 years later. While her workplace remains the same today, her job title is a bit different now – she not only owns the business, she became the youngest Burger Fuel franchisee when she took it over in 2019 at 21.
Rotorua rangatahi making their mark on the worksite
Monday, July 1, 2024
Korbyn Kiore and Kayden Andersen are prime examples of rangatahi thriving when given the right training, resources and support before entering the workforce. Both young men leapt at the opportunity to join a 12-week Māori Trade Training Course run by WACT Innovation Hub, knowing it would help prepare them for the workforce.
Community partnership inspiring a new green generation
Monday, July 1, 2024
Every Thursday, the classrooms at Kaharoa School are empty as pupils dive hands-first into a different kind of lesson – one that's rooted in the earth itself.
Rotorua doctor changing lives 13,000km away
Monday, June 17, 2024
Meet Tamsin Lillie who splits her time between treating our locals in the emergency department at Rotorua Hospital and training Malawians to become health workers.
Seed saving gardener helping locals reclaim food security
Monday, June 3, 2024
The Eastern Field is on a mission to promote and support food security and seed sovereignty.
