Andrew Moraes
Andrew Moraes is the Chief Executive of Rotorua, overseeing the council's operational functions. He is involved in the establishment of a new working group to address the implications of changing short-term accommodation rates.
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Andrew Moraes is the chief executive of Rotorua Lakes Council who praised the actions of the council workers.
Rotorua council workers’ quick actions save great-grandmother’s life in ‘miracle’ garden rescue
New Zealand· 2025-12-21
Council chief executive Andrew Moraes stated that scaling back changes would not be costly if community feedback warranted it.
Rotorua council to replant high-risk city garden beds after surge in near-miss incidentsNew Zealand· 2025-12-11
In May, councillors instructed council chief executive Andrew Moraes to investigate other options to potentially run the Night Market by another operator or at an alternative location.
Concerns over Rotorua Night Market trial as stallholders report drop in salesNew Zealand· 2025-12-04
He said he asked the council chief executive Andrew Moraes to urgently advocate to NZTA for a staged delivery on current and future projects.
State Highway 30A Rotorua reopening as NZTA faces backlash for roadworks ‘gridlock’New Zealand· 2025-11-17
Rotorua Lakes Council chief executive Andrew Moraes said the Government approval recognised the strong planning behind Rotorua’s approach.
Rotorua Lakes Council water plan approved but regional model debate continuesNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Andrew Moraes is the chief executive of Rotorua Lakes Council.
Rotorua council lists elected member jobs on Seek: ‘Everyday legends’ wantedNew Zealand· 2025-07-29
Council chief executive Andrew Moraes said the motion involved asking to set a performance target that was significantly better than what we’ve got.
Sewage spills at Rotorua’s Ōhinemutu: Bid for inquiry into leaks failsNew Zealand· 2025-07-05
Lakes council chief executive Andrew Moraes said the loan terms were worse than it could get from the Local Government Funding Agency.
Rotorua council cuts Tarawera ratepayers’ sewerage scheme costs, but not by muchNew Zealand· 2025-05-29
Council chief executive Andrew Moraes said a trend of councils leaving LGNZ emerged in 2023.
Rotorua Lakes Council to stay with LGNZ as councillors debate value for moneyNew Zealand· 2025-05-01
Andrew Moraes is the chief executive who stated he had no financial plan if asked to break the law.
Rotorua water to be fluoridated by Friday, council to ask PM for inquiryNew Zealand· 2025-03-26
Chief executive Andrew Moraes said the potential board composition had not been developed.
Rotorua Lakes Council looks at how it will deliver water servicesNew Zealand· 2025-03-07Andrew Moraes is the council chief executive who reported on the additional costs incurred by the sewerage scheme.
Rotorua sewerage scheme: Judge orders council to pause work as hearing setNew Zealand· 2025-02-28
Council chief executive Andrew Moraes would work with the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes Strategy Group to ask the Government to consider a deed variation.
Lake Tarawera residents seek fairer funding for reticulation schemeNew Zealand· 2025-02-26
Rotorua Lakes Council chief executive Andrew Moraes told media work was proceeding as planned after no significant disruptions or injuries, he was aware of, overnight.
Lake Rotokākahi: Protesters against Tarawera sewerage pipeline say they’re stayingNew Zealand· 2025-02-25
Chief executive Andrew Moraes mentioned that timing for the working group to report back was challenging.
Rotorua accommodation: New working group to look at short-term rental rate changeNew Zealand· 2025-02-13