Welcome to another episode of The Hits Rotorua Podcast, bringing you the people, stories, events and conversations making headlines across Rotorua and our wider community.
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This week's highlights:
•    Our final two Harcourts Dancing For Hospice couples join us: Aroha & Andrew and Selina & Barry, sharing their journey, challenges, and what the experience means to them.
•    Author Tom Clarke joins us with an incredible historical story about Rotorua's iconic Bath House that you simply won't believe.
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This week on The Hits Rotorua Podcast with Paul Hickey, we catch up with some familiar local faces making a difference in our community, plus get the latest update from Rotorua's Mayor.
This week's highlights:
•    Two of our Harcourts Dancing for Hospice couples join us: Drisana and Mike, and Deborah and Paul, sharing how preparations are going ahead of the big event.
•    Mayor Tania Tapsell joins us with the latest on the Rotorua Museum and proposed council mergers.
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Missed anything from The Hits Rotorua this week? We've got you covered with another packed edition of The Hits Rotorua Podcast!

This week, Brett Marvelly joins us to chat about veteran political journalist Barry Soper's upcoming visit to Rotorua, and the special fundraiser he'll be taking part in and why it's an event worth supporting.

We also catch up with two of this year's Harcourts Dancing For Hospice couples. Meet Grace and Anaha, plus Chloe and Zach, as they share how preparations are going, what's pushing them out of their comfort zones, and what the cause means to them.

And of course, we hit the road again for our Tiki Tour of Town, taking on the challenge of finding Rotorua locations starting with the letter D!

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Catch up on the biggest local conversations from The Hits Rotorua this week.

Local pie expert Brian Wilmshurst joins us to take us behind the scenes of the NZ Bakels Supreme Pie Awards, explaining exactly what judges look for when deciding New Zealand's best pies.

We also meet another Harcourts Dancing For Hospice couple, Emma and Scott, who share their story, how preparations are going, and why they're stepping onto the dance floor for such an important cause.

And Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell talks through the ongoing council merger discussions, explaining the issues, challenges, and what it could mean for local communities.

Plus all the great local stories, interviews and conversations you've come to expect from The Hits Rotorua.

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Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and join us again next week for more local news, people and stories that matter.

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Join Paul Hickey for another packed edition of The Hits Rotorua Podcast, bringing you the people, stories and events making headlines around Rotorua.
This week, we catch up with Audrey and David, another inspiring couple taking part in Harcourts Dancing For Hospice, as they share their journey towards the big night and why they're stepping onto the dance floor for such an important cause.
We also welcome some of the cast from the upcoming production of Tarzan The Musical, including Tarzan and Jane, for a behind-the-scenes look at the show and what audiences can expect.
Plus, you'll get all the usual favourites:
•    Local news and community updates
•    The latest happenings around Rotorua
•    Another edition of the Tiki Tour
•    And plenty more from around the region
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The Hits Rotorua Podcast – This Week

Paul Hickey is back with another look at the people, stories, and conversations making headlines around Rotorua.

This week, Paul catches up with Siobhan and Dan, the latest couple taking part in Harcourts Dancing For Hospice. They share the personal reasons behind their commitment to the fundraiser and why supporting Hospice means so much to them.

Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell joins the podcast to discuss the future of the iconic Princes Gate Archway, its significance to the city, and what’s next for the landmark.

Plus, Paul puts forward an ambitious idea: Could Rotorua host the Commonwealth Games?

And Annabel from the Rotorua Daily Post returns with a roundup of some of the week's most quirky and talked-about local stories.

🎧 Listen now to stay connected with the people, events and conversations shaping Rotorua.

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The Hits Rotorua Podcast – This Week’s Episode

Another week, another great mix of local stories, opinions and community conversations on The Hits Rotorua Podcast.

This week:

• 💃 We meet Jemma and Thomas, the first of this year's Harcourts Dancing for Hospice couples, and find out what inspired them to put on their dancing shoes for a great cause.
• 🏛️ Paul shares his thoughts on the big talking point this week — the news around the Prince's Gate Archway.
• 🏆 Aly from the Rotorua Business Chamber joins us to talk about the People's Choice Awards and why now's the time to get behind your favourite local businesses.
• 🐟 We ask the question that's guaranteed to get people talking: Where are Rotorua's best fish and chips?
• 📰 and Annabel from the Rotorua Daily Post brings us some local news and headlines.

🎧 Listen now to stay connected with the people, events and conversations shaping Rotorua.

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From inspiring local stories to community events and the latest Rotorua news, there’s plenty happening on this week’s podcast.

• Elliott Crimp joins Paul to share his incredible journey since being diagnosed with meningitis at just three years old. Today, he’s an outstanding athlete, role model and leader, and is preparing to represent New Zealand at the WheelWOD Adaptive CrossFit Games in the USA. To donate and help for the trip - https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-this-cripple-get-to-the-adaptive-crossfit
• We catch up with Cian Elyse White, one of the organisers behind Rotorua’s spectacular Matariki Drone Show.
• Paul discusses public holidays – what do they mean to you?
• The team from the Rotorua Daily Post brings us some of the local headlines making waves around the district.
• and Mayor Tania Tapsell talks about the significance of Matariki, what it means to her personally, and why it’s so important for Rotorua and its communities.

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Ok, so it took longer than we thought - but we are go! Your brand new weekly podcast all about Rotorua.  
Each week, we bring you a fresh magazine-style mix — guests, opinions, local news, information, and maybe even a few things you didn’t know about our city. And hopefully, it becomes a part of your weekly local update too.
On this episode:
* success for a Rotorua author
* what do locals LOVE about Rotorua
* and...parking!

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On this episode, Paul chats to two of the team from 'Disenchanted' - the upcoming show from Rotorua Musical Theatre.  Nanu and Raukawa talk about their roles, how it is coming together, and all about the show that has the princesses flipping the script on your classic fairy tale stories.

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