Rotorua’s Homegrown Stories
In Profile documents the life and times of our people from the vibrant and diverse city of Rotorua. We profile people from all walks of life and are proud to share their stories with our local community.
Through these profiles, we highlight the meaningful contributions of locals, share their inspirational tales, and preserve their stories.
Val Cooney
Timothy Lee
Sosek Simonian
Stewart Edward
Shaun Anastasi
Josh Te Kowhai
Jordan Ormsby
Eileen Shapley
Rawiri Bhana
Dr Johan Morreau
Yann Lehe
Tracey Scott
JP Pomare
Nanu
Cejjay Jelimo-Rolfe and Gerry Rolfe
Trevor Johnston
Jo Jackson
Deb Rowles
Wally Haumaha
Alec Wilson
Leigh-Ann Crane
Sarj Hada
Taine Harvey
Claire Baylis
Catherine Hannagan and Jeanette Voyce
Julie and Richard Sewell
Dame Judy McGregor
Jack Grace
Kharl WiRepa
Layla Robinson
Ariki Tibble
Alia and Shaun Branson
Gina and Elmer Peiffer
June Grant
Kulwant Singh
Rebecca Ewert
Monty Morrison
Bruno Viel
Lyn Rasmussen
Jo-Anne La Grouw
Molloy
Wiremu Keepa
Marc Spijkerbosh
Weiwei Verran
Amanda Landers-Murphy
Ross Everiss
Sam Sutton
Pauleen Wilkinson
Alayna Powley
Malcolm Short
Leah and Bruce Macfarlane
Angela Swann-Cronin
Dianne Haynes
Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies
Ariane Lenihan
Tāmati Coffey
Jill Walker
Jackson Lee
Constance Ready
