Have a say in Rotorua’s
sustainable future
Rotorua Lakes Council is leading the development of a sustainable living strategy for
the district and we would value your involvement and input.
The strategy will contribute to the district’s shared 2030 vision. It will be developed with the steering group of
council’s Sustainable Living Portfolio, which is led by Councillor Janet Wepa.
Sustainability is defined as “meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future
generations to meet their own needs”.
We are establishing focus groups to consider and discuss in detail key topics relating to sustainable living to assist in
the development of the strategy and you are invited to join in this process. We believe you would have a valuable
contribution to make.
Council and the portfolio steering group want to know what you think. He aha ō whakaaro?
The focus groups will be broken into specific topics and you are welcome to join one or more, depending on your
interests and areas of expertise.
Focus groups (by topic)

Affordable quality homes
Monday, 23 November 2015, Te Runanga Tearooms, 5.30-7pm

People living well (poverty, food, health, participation, employment)
Tuesday, 24 November 2015, 10am-12pm, Parksyde, 7 Tarawera Place
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 1-3pm, Waikite Rugby Football Club, Koutu
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Sustainable resource management
Monday, 30 November 2015, 5.30-7.30pm, Ngongotaha Hall
Thursday, 3 December 2015, 10am-12pm, Waikite Rugby Football Club, Koutu
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Climate change (including biodiversity and energy)
Thursday, 26 November 2015, 9.30-11.30am, Mokoia Community Assn
Thursday, 26 November 2015, 1-3pm, Rotorua Youth Centre
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Business and sustainable living
Tuesday, 24 November 2015, 5.30-7.30pm, Te Runanga Tearooms, Govt Gardens
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Rural and sustainable living
Friday, 27 November 2015, 11am-1pm, Ngakuru Hall
Tuesday, 8 December 2015, 6.30-8pm, Rotoma Hall
Please let us know you are coming. Tea and coffee will be provided.
RSVP to:
Rosemary Viskovic, Senior Policy Advisory [email protected] Phone 07 351 8303
Unable to attend but keen to share your thoughts for consideration?
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Complete our online questionnaire – on council’s website until the end of November
To find it go to rotorualakescouncil.nz and click on:
Our Council → Consultation & Public Notices → Sustainable Living Strategy)
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Invite us to talk to your community or interest group about the challenges Rotorua faces – you can do this by
adding your information in the “any other comment” section in the online questionnaire

Provide feedback on the draft strategy when it goes out to consultation next year
Proposed strategy timeline (subject to change):
Now
Online survey
Focus Groups
Dec 2015 to Feb
2016
Strategy to be
drafted
Feb 2016
Present draft
strategy to
Council
March-June
2016
Consult on draft
strategy
June 2016
Adopt strategy
We hope to see you at one or more focus group meeting. Please feel free to share this invitation with other people
who share your passion for any of the topics for discussion and want to contribute to a positive future for the
Rotorua district.
The sustainable living strategy will contribute to the following Rotorua 2030 goals:
A resilient community ... He hāpori pūmanawa - Inclusive, liveable and safe neighbourhoods give us a sense of
place; and confidence to be involved and connected.
Homes that match needs ... Kāinga noho kainga haumaru - Quality, affordable homes are safe and warm, and
available to meet everyone's needs
Enhanced environment ... Tiakina to taiao - We are known globally for our clean, natural environment, air quality
and healthy lakes
Go to rotorualakescouncil.nz to learn more about the Rotorua 2030 vision and goals.