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Is there an office in Rotorua?

There is a Community Operations team based in Rotorua, with community advisors who work with rural and urban communities, community organisations, hapū, iwi and marae  in the Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupo, Turangi and Taumarunui. 

The Rotorua team also works closely with the Community Operations' teams in Napier and Gisborne.

FIND US: Rotorua office contact information

Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs
Hāpai Hapori Community Operations 
1254 Fenton Street 
Rotorua

Contact Hāpai Hapori:

  • Phone: 0800 824 824 between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday
  • Email: community.matters@dia.govt.nz
  • Post: Private Bag 3041, Rotorua 3046
  • Courier: Ground Level, 1254 Fenton Street, Rotorua 3010

This office is only open for appointments. Call or email us to book an appointment.

Are there any local grants for community organisations in Rotorua?

The Rotorua Community Operations team support the Lottery Bay of Plenty / Gisborne Community Committee. It also supports four COGS committees serving local communities and neighbourhoods:

  • Tauranga Moana COGS committee
  • Rotorua COGS committee
  • Tongariro COGS committee
  • Mataatua COGS committee