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I Am Rotorua – Arash Alaeinia
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Arash Alaeinia appreciates a significant shared value between Rotorua and his Iranian background: manaakitanga. This cultural similarity, he says, helped him and his young family connect with the Rotorua community and settle into their new home.
I Am Rotorua – Alice Barrow
Thursday, July 3, 2025
To say she’s a horsey girl might be putting it mildly. Born and raised in Rotorua, Alice Barrow has been riding since she was 9, started competing just four years later, and has been involved in jumping and hunting clubs ever since. For her, the closeknit horse community and Rotorua’s natural, open spaces are everything an equine lover could ever want.
I Am Rotorua – Ben Sandford
Friday, June 27, 2025
Sports have played a huge part in my life and I want to ensure that other people, especially in Rotorua, have the opportunity to participate in sport and get all of the benefits from sport.
Rotorua businesses back local women’s footy from the first whistle
Friday, June 13, 2025
Just days out from one of their biggest matches yet, Lakes FC’s Senior Women’s teams have scored some amazing support from two proud Rotorua businesses. Polynesian Spa has signed on as the Primary Women’s Sponsor, while The Pet Vet Rotorua is backing the teams by sponsoring their warm-up kits.
Rotorua startup Bike Matrix secures $2 million to revolutionise the global bike industry
Monday, September 9, 2024
Bike Matrix, a local tech company founded by Adam Townsend, Lyndal Bailey, and Adam Barnes, has recently secured a significant $2 million seed investment. This investment not only validates the groundbreaking nature of their technology but also brings international attention to Rotorua’s burgeoning tech scene.
Lockdown running leads to full scholarship
Friday, May 17, 2024
From running laps around the block during lockdown to winning national titles and representing New Zealand on the world stage, watch the athletic journey of Poppy Martin.
Re-Up Recovery
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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The inspiring tale of Tuhoto-Ariki Pene, Crankworx royalty and hometown hero
Thursday, March 14, 2024
In the realm of professional sporting, where adrenaline often breeds cockiness, Tuhoto-Ariki Pene stands as a testament to his local roots and humility.
