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RotoruaNZ opens events investment fund… 3rd June 2026

RotoruaNZ opens events investment fund…

RotoruaNZ has opened applications for its Events Investment Fund, with organisers able to submit proposals until 18 June.


…welcomes proposed lakefront hotel as sign of confidence in region 3rd June 2026 /

…welcomes proposed lakefront hotel as sign of confidence in region

Plans for a landmark lakefront hotel in Rotorua have taken a step forward after Pukeroa Lakefront Holdings and Templeton Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding to progress the proposed development.


Directors wanted for RotoruaNZ 4th May 2026 /

Directors wanted for RotoruaNZ

Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking people to serve on RotoruaNZ’s board of directors.


Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell fronts Robe Rules campaign 14th April 2026 /

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell fronts Robe Rules campaign

The tongue-in-cheek campaign promotes the region’s “luxurious wellness”.


Review 2025: Restored, award-winning Rotorua emerges after challenging years – Andrew Wilson 17th December 2025 /

Review 2025: Restored, award-winning Rotorua emerges after challenging years – Andrew Wilson

TRENZ 2025 kicked off an “award-winning comeback” for the destination, writes RotoruaNZ’s CEO.


How RotoruaNZ will use $4.5m to attract visitors to North Island 18th November 2025 /

How RotoruaNZ will use $4.5m to attract visitors to North Island

The RTO says it will work with two major OTAs and partner with operators to help drive Aus and Asian visitation.


Rotorua operators win Global Tourism Excellence Awards 17th October 2025 /

Rotorua operators win Global Tourism Excellence Awards

Six Rotorua tourism operators have received Excellence in Tourism Awards in the 2025 Global Tourism Excellence Awards.


Rotorua bucks trend with guest nights growth 29th May 2025 /

Rotorua bucks trend with guest nights growth

RotoruaNZ says its region has reported guest nights growth during a period of national falls.


TRENZ 2025: Rotorua puts best foot forward for $3m boost 6th May 2025 / /

TRENZ 2025: Rotorua puts best foot forward for $3m boost

Rotorua could be in for $3m in economic benefits from hosting TRENZ, as the industry converges today on the destination for the first time since 2019.


Manu Samoa vs Fiji test match comes to Rotorua 1st May 2025 /

Manu Samoa vs Fiji test match comes to Rotorua

Rotorua will host Manu Samoa versus the “Flying Fijians” in a rugby test match at Rotorua Stadium on 6 September this year.


RTOs keen to work collaboratively on Regional Tourism Boost… 24th February 2025 /

RTOs keen to work collaboratively on Regional Tourism Boost…

Regional Tourism New Zealand said the $3m Regional Tourism Boost fund will provide the 30 regional tourism organisations with an opportunity to work “hand in hand” to grow the number of tourists visiting New Zealand this year.


RotoruaNZ and Air China sign MOU 19th February 2025 /

RotoruaNZ and Air China sign MOU

RotoruaNZ and Air China have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen ties and promote increased tourism between the two places.