Community

Rotorua Reorua | Bilingual Rotorua

Rotorua is committed to advancing as a bilingual city, in which we support and promote both te reo Māori and English.

Cemeteries, Crematorium & Cemetery Search

Information about Rotorua's cemetery services, locations and crematorium, and search for burial records.

Citizenship

When will the next citizenship ceremony be held? Information for Rotorua residents on becoming citizens.

City Camera

Panoramic webcam view from Rotorua Lakes Council's downtown Civic Centre building.

Civil Defence Emergency Management

Are you prepared for an emergency? Find out how Rotorua Lakes Council helps residents with emergency management.

Climate Change

Learn about what climate change is, how it happens, where greenhouse gases come from and how it affects Rotorua.

Community Facilities

Facilities for not-for-profit organisations, sports and art groups, and local communities.

Grants & Funding

Information on community grants and partnership agreements.

Housing in Rotorua

Find out how Council is working to improve housing in Rotorua and the background of our housing situation.

Justice of the Peace (JP)

Justice of the Peace free service times at Rotorua Lakes Council and around Rotorua.

Maps

Maps of Council facilities, GeyserView, census maps, journey planners and static maps.

Noise Control

Rotorua Lakes Council provides a 24-hour 7-day noise control service.

Public Arts

Get involved in public art and cultural activities in Rotorua.

Community Organisation Contacts

Find information and contact details for your local Rotorua resident and ratepater community organisations.

Safety

Community safety is a top priority for Council. Read about our safety initiatives, including the safety hub.

Rotorua Sister Cities

Rotorua is part of a sister city programme and has close ties with cities and districts in the USA, Japan, Australia and China.

Welcoming Communities

Youth Council

The Rotorua Youth Council is made up of 11 remarkable taiohi aged 15 to 20 from the Rotorua district, ready to leverage their voices for positive impact.