DOCSLIB.ORG

Annual Report 2016 Trustees/Directors

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Annual Report 2016 Trustees/Directors Annual Report 2016 Trustees/Directors Malcolm Short Alec Wilson Tina Ngatai David Tapsell (Chairman) Non-Trustee Directors Ana Morrison (To October 2016) Rawiri Waru Monty Morrison Jackie Aratema Secretary Accountant General Manager Property Manager Murray Patchell Alexander Wilson Peter Faulkner John Powell Office: Level 1, Pukeroa Oruawhata House 1/1176 Amohau Street, PO Box 12003 ROTORUA Phone (07) 348-8887 Fax (07) 343-1051 Website: rotorua.deloitte.co.nz Accountants: Deloitte (Rotorua) Auditors: BDO (Rotorua) Solicitors: Holland Beckett and Graeme Dennett Bankers: Bank of New Zealand and ANZ 1 PUKEROA ORUAWHATA GROUP ~ Annual Report 2016 CONTENTS Directory.............................................................................1 Contents .............................................................................2 Agenda . .3 Minutes – AGM – 7th November 2015 . 4 Chairman’s Report ....................................................................7 Property and Development Sub-Committee Chairman’s Report ............................11 Property Report......................................................................12 Finance & Expenditure Sub-Committee Chairman’s Report ...............................15 Financial Highlights .................................................................17 Governance Structure ................................................................23 Owners Grant Policy .................................................................24 Pukeroa Oruawhata Charitable Trust ...................................................27 Ngati Whakaue Education Endowment Trust Board Chairman’s Report . .28 Consolidated Financial Statements .....................................................34 ENTITIES: POT - Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust POHL - Pukeroa Oruawhata Holdings Ltd PLHL - Pukeroa Lakefront Holdings Ltd PPL - Pukeroa Properties Ltd PPL2 - Pukeroa Properties (No.2) Ltd WHL - Waihunuhunukuri Holdings Ltd LHRDL - - Lake House Resort Developments Ltd LRTL - - Lake Road Tavern Ltd POTSL - - Pukeroa Oruawhata Trustee Services Ltd (as trustee of Pukeroa Oruawhata Charitable Trust) LTL - Lake Tavern Limited RCL - Rotorua Casino Limited CRL - Casino Rotorua Limited PUKEROA ORUAWHATA GROUP ~ Annual Report 2016 2 TRUST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Held at Tamatekapua Meeting House, Ohinemutu, Rotorua on Saturday 19th November 2016 at 10.00am. AGENDA 1. Minutes. 2. Annual Reports. 3. Appointment of Auditor. 4. Distribution. 5. Election Results. 6. Lunch. PLEASE NOTE THAT VOTING RIGHTS AT THE MEETING ARE RESTRICTED TO REGISTERED OWNERS OF THE TRUST. 3 PUKEROA ORUAWHATA GROUP ~ Annual Report 2016 PUKEROA ORUAWHATA TRUST MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF OWNERS HELD AT TAMATEKAPUA ON SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER 2015 AT 10.00AM. Chairman: Malcolm Short. Secretary: Murray Patchell. Mihi & Karakia: Pihopa Kingi. Attendance: 133. Apologies: 36. (David Tapsell/Wiki Flavell) Carried MINUTES: Of the previous AGM held on 15 November 2014 were taken as read and confirmed. (Tony Wihapi/Alec Wilson) Carried MATTERS ARISING: Waaka Vercoe referred to a section in Rotorua that was given by Ngati Whakaue generously to Ngati Awa. He is on the Ngati Awa Board and has proposed that this be returned, and he sought clarification on whether this should be returned to Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust. Chairman confirmed that Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust would be happy to have this returned. In the meantime, the Trust has cleared the section. It will be used as a recreation reserve along the river. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Malcolm Short tabled and read his report. RESOLVED: “That the Chairman’s report be adopted.” (Malcolm Short/Stuart Harris) Carried MATTERS ARISING: 1. Tony Wihapi queried the price of the RSA building. Chairman confirmed this was $980,000 and was significantly less than the Trust expected to pay. Tony Wihapi noted the comments regarding Whakarewarewa gave a different perspective from what was stated at Te Komiti Nui meeting. He said if the arbitration gave POT lands to Wahiao then surely it was important to challenge that. Chairman advised the parties disagreeing had accepted to be bound by the arbitrator’s decision. The prize is the Te Puia business worth $30 million, not the land rental. POT has had to bite the bullet and go for the main prize. Tony also sought clarification between the legal advisers. Chairman explained the need to separate lawyers so that the land lawyers did not get involved in the business negotiations. Tony said the report made the risks clear. What was not clear was how unity will be achieved between the parties. 2. Waaka Vercoe said this was the finest report he has read and he commends the Committee. He acknowledged with appreciation the hard work over the years of Pihopa Kingi and Stuart Harris. PUKEROA ORUAWHATA GROUP ~ Annual Report 2016 4 The trustees can be very proud of their achievements. He suggested looking at a motto that gave the background story. Chairman suggested Waaka write to the Trust with his thoughts. 3. Runa Morrison-Huitema enquired if the Trust would consider renting a building to the 12 community house non-profit organisations that have been evicted from Council buildings due to the buildings being unsafe. They have 3 years guaranteed funding from Council. Chairman advised that the Trust does provide some assistance to community groups but there was no suitable building available at present. He suggested she write to the Trust and the Trust will monitor if anything becomes available. Tony Wihapi queried if the Endowment should be approached to buy a building. Chairman advised that the Endowment have no power to purchase buildings. FINANCIAL REPORT: Murray Patchell took the meeting through a summary of the financial highlights and the consolidated financial statements. A number of questions were answered. Tony Wihapi suggested the trustees look at vesting ownership directly into shareholders now that the financials were aligning with publicly accountable businesses. He also suggested the Trust look at equity sharing with investors to reduce their liability to debt. Geoff Rice expressed some concern about transferring ownership to shareholders that would have the ability to sell shares and potentially lose everything. He was also concerned at JV partners coming in and taking control. The Secretary responded that with potential changes to Te Ture Whenua Act, it was a good time to consider the wider issues of structure and the Trust will be looking at that in the next couple of years. RESOLVED: “That the financial reports for the year ended 31 March 2015 be received.” (Alec Wilson/Maureen Jehly) Carried PROPERTY REPORT: Peter Faulkner presented the property report. Miriama Searancke expressed concern at the lack of consultation with residents at Ohinemutu over the Lake House developments. Peter acknowledged that consultation was still to occur with neighbours. She was also concerned at the lack of kaumatua flats being developed on Tunohopu Street and felt the Trust weren’t looking after the kaumatua. She felt there should be a survey of Ohinemutu residents and is quite upset at this. Other speakers expressed their concerns at the lack of progress with kaumatua flats. Tony Wihapi noted the issue was lack of consultation and he felt the Trust should meet with residents. Chairman confirmed that consultation will follow with residents and the Trust will be complying with all Council processes. RESOLVED: “That the property report be received.” (Alec Wilson/Sonja Cooper) Carried PUKEROA ORUAWHATA CHARITABLE TRUST: Chairman referred to the tabled report. Matthew Heke expressed concern at the exclusion of Owhata and Te Roro o Te Rangi Marae from the Marae grants policy. Chairman invited Matthew to write to the Trust and the issues will be considered by the trustees. Arama Pirika said that some of the lands in POT are Te Roro o Te Rangi. He was concerned that decisions had been made without consultation and this should be addressed so that people do not come to the meeting in anger and can compliment the excellent reports. Tony Wihapi felt Te Roro o Te Rangi were mana whenua and should be put back into the list of Marae. He asked if the hui would pass a motion. Chairman advised that the trustees will consider once the letter had been received. Anaru Te Amo noted that the Ngati Whakaue Assets Trust supported Marae in settlement negotiations. NGATI WHAKAUE EDUCATION ENDOWMENT TRUST BOARD: 5 PUKEROA ORUAWHATA GROUP ~ Annual Report 2016 Chairman referred to the tabled report and outlined the new Beverley Anaru scholarship established by Pita Anaru. RESOLVED: “That the Pukeroa Oruawhata Charitable Trust report and the Ngati Whakaue Education Endowment reports be received. (Alex Wilson/Iris Thomas) Carried AUDITOR: RESOLVED: “That BDO Rotorua be reappointed auditors for the next financial year.” (David Tapsell/Maureen Jehly) Carried DISTRIBUTION: RESOLVED: “That $700,000 be made available for owners grants as per the policy tabled.” (Maureen Jehly/Haihaiti Barrett) Carried ELECTION RESULTS: Murray Patchell as scrutineer advised the outcome of the postal vote and that Tina Ngatai was the highest polling candidate. Application will be made to the Maori Land Court for her appointment in due course. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Tony Wihapi suggested that appropriate recognition be made by the Board to Pihopa Kingi and Stuart Harris for their long service on the Trust. Chairman advised that an appropriate taonga will be given at this year’s annual trustees’ dinner. Meeting closed at 12.40pm with karakia from Pihopa
Load more

Recommended publications
  • NZ1-9392369-Rotorua Bus Network Review.Docm
    Final Report Rotorua Bus Network Review Prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council By Beca Ltd (Beca) 29 September 2014 © Beca 2014 (unless Beca has expressly agreed otherwise with the Client in writing). This report has been prepared by Beca on the specific instructions of our Client. It is solely for our Client’s use for the purpose for which it is intended in accordance with the agreed scope of work. Any use or reliance by any person contrary to the above, to which Beca has not given its prior written consent, is at that person's own risk. Rotorua Bus Network Review Executive Summary Beca Limited was commissioned by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to review options to improve the efficiency of the bus network in Rotorua’s urban area. This review will to inform new contracts for bus service due to be procured in 2015. The review process included discussions with a number of key stakeholders, notably Rotorua District Council and the current bus operator. The Rotorua urban bus network has seen increasing patronage in the last decade, despite many of the current bus routes in Rotorua providing a relatively slow service compared to a trip by car. The Bay of Plenty Regional Public Transport Plan 2013 sets out policies to provide frequent, reliable, convenient and efficient urban services. The main strengths of Rotorua’s bus network are its good basic route structure, standardised service frequencies, the efficiency of bus utilisation and the simple fare system. A new fleet has recently been introduced which provides more capacity, and will make boarding and alighting easier.
    [Show full text]
  • Bay of Plenty Regional Land Transport Strategy
    E mahi ngatahi e pai ake ai te taiao Working with our communities for a better environment BBAYAY OFOF PLENTYPLENTY RREGIONALEGIONAL LLANDAND TTRANSPORTRANSPORT SSTRATEGYTRATEGY EENVIRONMENTNVIRONMENT BBAYAY OOFF PPLENTYLENTY TTRANSPORTATIONRANSPORTATION PPUBLICATIONUBLICATION 22007/1007/1 JJUNEUNE 22007007 5 QQUAYUAY SSTREETTREET PPOO BOXBOX 336464 WWHAKATANEHAKATANE IISSN:SSN: 11175-8538175-8538 Offi ces at: Whakatane: 5 Quay Street Whakatane Rotorua: 1125 Arawa Road Rotorua Tauranga: 6 Rata Street Mount Maunganui Depots at: Edgecumbe: Ngaio Place Edgecumbe Opotiki: Church Street Opotiki Contact us: Telephone: 0800 ENV BOP (368 267) Facsimile: 0800 ENV FAX (368 329) Email: [email protected] Website: www.envbop.govt.nz Postal Address: P O Box 364, Whakatane PPROPOSEDROPOSED AAMENDMENTSMENDMENTS TTOO TTHEHE TTENEN YYEAREAR PPLANLAN 22006-2016006-2016 – SSTATEMENTTATEMENT OOFF PPROPOSALROPOSAL PPROJECTROJECT HHQQ PPROPOSALROPOSAL TTOO MMOVEOVE EENVIRONMENTNVIRONMENT BBAYAY OFOF PLENTY’SPLENTY’S HEADQUARTERSHEADQUARTERS TTOO TTAURANGAAURANGA AADOPTEDDOPTED FFOROR PPUBLICUBLIC CCONSULTATIONONSULTATION OONN 1155 MMARCHARCH 22007007 Working with our communities for a better environment – E mahi ngatahi e pai ake ai te taiao Environment Bay of Plenty i Acknowledgements A number of people and organisations have been involved in the development of the Bay of Plenty Regional Land Transport Strategy. Environment Bay of Plenty wishes to acknowledge and thank the following contributors: The Regional Land Transport Committee Councillor A J Herbert
    [Show full text]
  • First Steps to a Dementia-Friendly Rotorua
    Building a Dementia-Friendly Community First Steps to a Dementia-Friendly Rotorua First Steps to a Dementia-Friendly Rotorua Contents 1. What is a dementia-friendly community? 2 2. About Rotorua 4 3. Why is Rotorua working to become dementia-friendly? 5 4. Progress so far – first steps to building a dementia-friendly Rotorua 6 a. Committing to action – ‘top down’ and ‘grass roots’ support 6 b. Creating a dementia-friendly steering group 8 c. Knowing where to start – finding out what’s important for your 12 community d. Creating an action plan and agreeing ways of working 17 e. Creating momentum – celebrating early successes 20 i. Holding a dementia-friendly Christmas carol concert 21 ii. Creating a dementia-friendly bank 22 iii. Raising awareness of dementia in Rotorua 23 5. Checklist: Taking the first steps to build a dementia-friendly community 24 6. Summary 26 Templates and useful resources 28 1. Dementia-friendly ideas table template 2. Terms of Reference template 3. Questionnaire template Since late February 2016 individuals and organisations in Rotorua have taken 4. Action plan template the first steps to building a dementia-friendly community. We share our process, 5. Useful resources learnings and progress in this report. There are many ways to create a dementia- friendly community, and each community is different. We hope that by sharing our work it will be useful for other communities looking to start similar projects, ultimately helping people living with dementia to live well. This report has been created by the Dementia-Friendly Rotorua Steering Group. April 2017. For more information visit rotorualakescouncil.nz/dementiafriendlyrotorua 1 First Steps to a Dementia-Friendly Rotorua First Steps to a Dementia-Friendly Rotorua 1.
    [Show full text]
  • NIWA Client Report No: HAM2014-067 Report Date: June 2014 NIWA Project: BOP14203
    Assessment of the Rotorua Te Arawa lakes using LakeSPI - 2014 Prepared for Bay of Plenty Regional Council June 2014 Authors/Contributors: Tracey Burton John Clayton For any information regarding this report please contact: Tracey Burton Freshwater Ecologist +64-7-8569 1852 [email protected] National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd Gate 10, Silverdale Road Hillcrest, Hamilton 3216 PO Box 11115, Hillcrest Hamilton 3251 New Zealand Phone +64-7-856 7026 Fax +64-7-856 0151 NIWA Client Report No: HAM2014-067 Report date: June 2014 NIWA Project: BOP14203 Contents Executive summary .............................................................................................................. 7 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 7 1.1 Background .......................................................................................................... 9 1.2 Study lakes .......................................................................................................... 9 1.3 History of the Rotorua Lakes .............................................................................. 11 2 Study methods .......................................................................................................... 14 2.1 LakeSPI ............................................................................................................. 14 2.2 Field surveys .....................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • The Condition of Twelve Lakes in the Rotorua Lakes Region Using Lakespi
    The condition of twelve lakes in the Rotorua Lakes Region using LakeSPI NIWA Client Report: HAM2005-122 October 2005 NIWA Project: BOP05232 The condition of twelve lakes in the Rotorua Lakes Region using LakeSPI John Clayton Tracey Edwards Mary de Winton Prepared for Environment Bay of Plenty NIWA Client Report: HAM2005-122 October 2005 NIWA Project: BOP05232 National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd Gate 10, Silverdale Road, Hamilton P O Box 11115, Hamilton, New Zealand Phone +64-7-856 7026, Fax +64-7-856 0151 www.niwa.co.nz All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced or copied in any form without the permission of the client. Such permission is to be given only in accordance with the terms of the client's contract with NIWA. This copyright extends to all forms of copying and any storage of material in any kind of information retrieval system. Contents Executive Summary iv 1. Introduction 1 1.1 Study brief 1 1.2 History of the Rotorua Lakes 1 1.3 Lake Vegetation changes 1 1.4 Plants as indicators of lakes condition 3 2. Methods 5 3. Results 6 3.1 Lake Rotomahana 7 3.2 Lake Rotoma 8 3.3 Lake Tikitapu 10 3.4 Lake Okataina 12 3.5 Lake Rerewhakaaitu 13 3.6 Lake Rotokakahi 15 3.7 Lake Okareka 17 3.8 Lake Rotoehu 19 3.9 Lake Tarawera 20 3.10 Lake Rotorua 22 3.11 Lake Okaro 24 3.12 Lake Rotoiti 26 4. Discussion 28 5. Conclusions 31 6. Recommendations 34 7.
    [Show full text]
  • Rotorua Investment Analysis: Stocktake of Recent and Planned Investment and Enabling Opportunities and Initiatives
    Stocktake of recent and planned investment and enabling opportunities and initiatives (Draft August 2009) ROTORUA INVESTMENT ANALYSIS: STOCKTAKE OF RECENT AND PLANNED INVESTMENT AND ENABLING OPPORTUNITIES AND INITIATIVES DRAFT FOR FEEDBACK PREPARED BY APR CONSULTANTS FOR DESTINATION ROTORUA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UNIT AUGUST 2009 i Stocktake of recent and planned investment and enabling opportunities and initiatives (Draft August 2009) CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................... 3 2.0 METHODOLOGY.................................................................................................................. 3 3.0 PUBLIC INVESTMENT......................................................................................................... 4 3.1 Main Areas of Rotorua District Council Recent Annual Spend ......................................... 4 3.2 Rotorua Regional Airport's trans-Tasman capability ......................................................... 6 3.3 Rotorua Hospital Redevelopment ..................................................................................... 6 3.4 District Marketing............................................................................................................... 7 3.5 The Great New Zealand Touring Route (GNZTR) ............................................................ 7 3.6 National Cycleway Project................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Treasure Rotorua: Our Journey to a Safer Community
    Treasure Rotorua: Our Journey to a Safer Community Application for designation of Rotorua District as an International Safe Community of the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre on Community Safety April 2010 Our Journey to a Safer Community Application for designation of Rotorua District as an International Safe Community of the World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre on Community Safety April 2010 Criteria 2: Contents Long-term, sustainable, programmes covering both genders and all Message from the Mayor 4 ages, environments and situations 37 Message from Te Arawa 5 Rotorua’s Safety Priorities 39 Glossary 6 VIOLENCE AND CRIME 45 Acknowledgements 7 CASE STUDY: City Assist Programme 54 Introduction 8 CASE STUDY: Saying No to Family Violence - White Ribbon Day About Rotorua 9 and Santa Parade 55 Rotorua’s Early History 9 ROAD SAFETY 57 Rotorua’s People 9 CASE STUDY: Intersection campaign 60 CASE STUDY: Ruru Road Safety Education Campaign 61 Te Arawa and Geothermal Activity of the District 10 INJURY PREVENTION 62 Rotorua’s Economy 12 CASE STUDY: Unison Lake Safety Programme 69 Socioeconomic Status 12 CASE STUDY: Safety Culture in Forestry 70 Personal Income 12 Education 13 Criteria 3: Programmes that target high-risk groups and environments, and Employment 14 programmes that promote safety for vulnerable groups 73 Families 15 High Risk Groups and Environments 75 Housing 16 Reducing Alcohol-Related Harm 76 Community Spirit 17 CASE STUDY: Curbing Alcohol Related Violence (CARV) 76 Criteria 1: Combating Crime and Violence in
    [Show full text]
  • Bay of Plenty Physical Activity Insights
    Bay of Plenty PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INSIGHTS Contents The benefits of physical activity 1 Understanding the landscape 2 Our communities 3 Participation by ethnicity 7 Young people and physical activity 9 Adults and physical activity 14 Older people (65+) and physical activity 20 Deprivation and physical activity 22 References 25 Data note Sport NZ, Active NZ 2019 and Census data 2018 are primarily used throughout this document to provide the best representation of populations, attitudes and activities. Where possible, regional data is used, except when sample sizes are not a sufficient representation. In this case, national data has been used and indicated. For all full references, please refer to the final page. The benefits of physical activity Being physically active improves physical and mental health, quality of life, individual wellbeing The benefits of physical activity 1 and connection. Understanding the landscape 2 Our communities 3 Participation by ethnicity 7 Young people and physical activity 9 Adults and physical activity 14 Physical inactivity can lead to poor health, a rise in health costs, loss of Older people (65+) and physical activity 20 productivity and negative wellbeing impacts for individuals and families. Physical activity, including play, active recreation and sport, is therefore Deprivation and physical activity 22 vital to our region’s social and economic recovery from the COVID-19 References 25 pandemic. Purpose of this document This document provides high-level insights into target communities across the Bay of Plenty region (BOP). Information has been pulled from a variety of national and regional sources. These insights aim to support the delivery and development of more active communities.
    [Show full text]
  • Annual Report 2019 TE MANAKO NUI Our Vision 1880
    Annual Report 2019 TE MANAKO NUI Our Vision 1880 Looking to the past to forge the future To be the organisation that returns Ngati Whakaue to its full and rightful land ownership position, including titles to our reserves and recognition of mana over the Rotorua township. TE WHĀINGA Our Mission To manage and enhance our land and assets into sustainable wealth and benefits for our owners, tribe and community. NGĀ WHAKAPONO Our Values • Kia pono – honesty & integrity • Kia tika – professionalism, expertise and acumen • Kia aroha – respect and empathy 1 PUKEROA ORUAWHATA TRUST ~ Annual Report 2019 CONTENTS Vision statements . 1. Contents . 2 Directory . 3 Minutes – AGM – 3rd November 2018 . 4 Chairman’s Report . .12 2019 Owner’s Grant Policy . .15 Operations Report . 18 Financial Report . .26 Governance Structure . 32 Ngati Whakaue Education Endowment Trust Board Chairman’s Report . 33 Maori Land Court Successions . 35 Consolidated Financial Statements . .36 ENTITIES: CRL – Casino Rotorua Ltd LHRDL – Lake House Resort Developments Ltd LRTL – Lake Road Tavern Ltd LTL – Lake Tavern Ltd POCT – Pukeroa Oruawhata Charitable Trust POT – Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust POHL – Pukeroa Oruawhata Holdings Ltd PLHL – Pukeroa Lakefront Holdings Ltd PLLP – Pukeroa Lakeside Limited Partnership PPL – Pukeroa Properties Ltd PPL2 – Pukeroa Properties (No .2) Ltd POLIL – Pukeroa Oruawhata Lakefront Investments Ltd POTSL – Pukeroa Oruawhata Trustee Services Ltd (as Trustee of Pukeroa Oruawhata Charitable Trust) RCL – Rotorua Casino Ltd WASML – Wai Ariki Spa Management
    [Show full text]
  • 2009 Rotorua Lakespi Report
    The ecological condition of the Rotorua Lakes using LakeSPI - 2009 NIWA Client Report: HAM2009-162 September 2009 NIWA Project: BOP09201 The ecological condition of the Rotorua Lakes using LakeSPI-2009 Tracey Edwards John Clayton Prepared for Environment Bay of Plenty NIWA Client Report: HAM2009-162 September 2009 NIWA Project: BOP09201 National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research Ltd Gate 10, Silverdale Road, Hamilton P O Box 11115, Hamilton, New Zealand Phone +64-7-856 7026, Fax +64-7-856 0151 www.niwa.co.nz All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced or copied in any form without the permission of the client. Such permission is to be given only in accordance with the terms of the client's contract with NIWA. This copyright extends to all forms of copying and any storage of material in any kind of information retrieval system. Contents Executive Summary iv 1. Introduction 1 1.1 Study brief 1 1.2 Study lakes 2 1.3 History of the Rotorua Lakes 3 1.3.1 Geophysical changes 3 1.3.2 Lake vegetation changes 4 2. Study methods 6 2.1 Plants as indicators of lake condition 6 2.2 LakeSPI 6 2.3 Baselines 7 2.4 Lake classification 8 2.5 Lake stability 9 3. Results 10 3.1 Lake Rotomahana 11 3.2 Lake Rotoma 12 3.3 Lake Okataina 14 3.4 Lake Rerewhakaaitu 16 3.5 Lake Okareka 18 3.6 Lake Tikitapu 20 3.7 Lake Rotokakahi 22 3.8 Lake Rotorua 24 3.9 Lake Tarawera 26 3.10 Lake Rotoiti 27 3.11 Lake Okaro 29 3.12 Lake Rotoehu 31 4.
    [Show full text]
  • Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty
    © Lonely Planet Publications 320 lonelyplanet.com 321 Rotorua & the Bay of Plenty It was Captain Cook who christened the Bay of Plenty as he sailed into harbour in 1769, and plentiful it remains to this day, blessed with buckets of sunshine and a stunning sandy coast- line. The Bay stretches from Waihi Beach in the west to Opotiki in the east, with a sprinkling of seaside towns and the bustling hub of Tauranga in between. Mt Maunganui – the sand-spit suburb that takes its name from the green mound at the end – has been popular with Kiwi holidaymakers for generations who love it for its lashings of salt-licked leisure activities. East along the pohutukawa-covered coast is Whakatane, the launching point for tours to New Zealand’s most active volcano, Whakaari (White Island). Volcanic activity studs the landscape from here to the Central Plateau, constant reminders that under this fertile soil lies a molten core, oozing upwards to the surface. This hotbed of activity is no more obvious than in Rotorua, NZ’s most famous tourist desti- ROTORUA & THE BAY nation. Here the daily business of life goes on among steaming hot springs, explosive geysers, bubbling mud pools, and the clouds of sulphurous gas responsible for its unique eggy smell. OF PLENTY Rotorua and the Bay remain strongholds of Maori tradition and history, so there are plenty of opportunities to explore the rich culture of the indigenous people of NZ – whether it’s OF PLENTY OF PLENTY attending a powerful concert performance, chowing down at a hangi or discovering the meaning and techniques of Maori arts and crafts.
    [Show full text]
  • Rotorua Official Visitor Guide
    ROTORUA OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE 2019 RotoruaNZ.com Kia Ora welcome Rotorua is a great place for a getaway – there’s a raft of attractions and experiences on offer for everyone from adventure-seekers to those just looking to chill out. In fact, Rotorua has been rated the 4th best place in the world for travel experiences by travel website, TripAdvisor! Make sure to check out our world-class mountain bike trails, 18 lakes, geothermal hot spots and Māori culture experiences. Rotorua is one of New Zealand’s most diverse, exciting and accessible holiday destinations – just a 3 hour drive from Auckland. Inside this guide you’ll get a feel for why we want to share our stunning region with you. We look forward to seeing you soon. We’re always happy to hear from you: RotoruaNZ +64 (0)7 348 5179 RotoruaNZ RotoruaNZ.com RotoruaNZ RotoruaNZ destinationrotorua Cover photo: Mark Smith to Rotorua 2 What’s On: Event Calendar 4 Geothermal Wonders 6 Family Fun 8 Lakes & Forests 10 Instagram Trail 12 Instagram Photos 14 Sustainable Tourism Charter 16 Stay 30 To Do 78 Eat & Drink 88 Travel Kit 90 Maps What’s On: EVENT CALENDAR November 2018 - July 2019 Nov Rotorua Half Marathon Enjoy the spectacular backdrop of one of the most 25 scenic and varied half marathons in the country! Dec GIANT 2W Gravity Enduro – Race 2/3 8 Cruise up and race down. This is the country’s biggest Feb Gravity Enduro series. Choose from either 4-6 stage, 9 shuttled or un-shuttled. Dec Sanitarium Weetbix Kids TRYathlon Popular event for Kiwi kids aged 7-15 years encouraging 9 them to stay active and healthy.
    [Show full text]