About Council
Rotorua Lakes Council or Te kaunihera o ngā roto o Rotorua is the territorial authority for the Rotorua District of New Zealand. Find out about the symbolism and history behind our coat of arms, crest, logo, city motto and brand, as well as our governance and management structures.
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Coat of Arms
Read about the significance and history of Rotorua's coat of arms and city motto.
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Council's Logo
Tā tohu kōrero | The story of our symbol - discover the meaning of Rotorua Lakes Council's logo.
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Governance
The principles of governance for Rotorua Lakes Council, its code of conduct and governance statement.
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Kaupapa Maori
Read about how Kaupapa Māori has built positive relationships between Rotorua Lakes Council, tangata whenua and Māori.
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Management Structure
An introduction to Rotorua Lakes Council's management structure and the relationship between mayor, councillors and council staff.
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Te Arawa Partnership Model
Learn about the journey of a very significant and historical partnership between Te Arawa and Rotorua Lakes Council.