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.

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

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