Laura Smith
Laura Smith is a member of the Penney's staff and a participant in the 'Lotto Lovelies' syndicate that won €250,000. She remains optimistic about the future of the syndicate, humorously suggesting that they might win again, highlighting the joy and camaraderie fostered by their collective lottery participation.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
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Laura Smith was a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua library service delivers thousands of books to schools and housebound readers
New Zealand· 2025-06-28
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Safe City Guardians now patrolling Rotorua Central mall and carparkNew Zealand· 2025-06-22
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
New rules for Bay of Plenty turtle owners in revised pest management planNew Zealand· 2025-06-19
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua council pauses hearing for not meeting quorumNew Zealand· 2025-06-11
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Office in Rotorua Energy Events Centre closed over unsafe levels of hydrogen sulphideNew Zealand· 2025-06-06Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua Lakes Council to explore unitary authority options with neighboursNew Zealand· 2025-06-03
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua council cuts Tarawera ratepayers’ sewerage scheme costs, but not by muchNew Zealand· 2025-05-29
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
$3.58m Tarawera Sewerage Scheme loan gains regional council approvalNew Zealand· 2025-05-27
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua airshed loses its polluted statusNew Zealand· 2025-05-23
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua tourism ‘on the up’ as city eyes future with investment and planned growthNew Zealand· 2025-05-15
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua council hears feedback on rates, sewerage scheme, night marketNew Zealand· 2025-05-14
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Tarawera sewerage scheme: Rotorua council seeks $3.5m more from regional councilNew Zealand· 2025-05-08
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Barrier removed for overseas visitors as Government targets tourism growthNew Zealand· 2025-05-07
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua Lakes Council to stay with LGNZ as councillors debate value for moneyNew Zealand· 2025-05-01
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua man criticises council over delay in felling rotting treeNew Zealand· 2025-04-21
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Lake Rotokākahi board to seek judicial review over Tarawera sewerage schemeNew Zealand· 2025-04-16
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Alcohol retailers fight Rotorua’s proposed freeze on new liquor off-licencesNew Zealand· 2025-04-15
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua Lakes Council adopts first accessibility policyNew Zealand· 2025-04-12
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Herald morning quiz: April 11 - New Zealand NewsNew Zealand· 2025-04-11Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Lego extravaganza coming to Hawke’s Bay this weekendNew Zealand· 2025-04-11
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Final section of Tarawera Sewerage Scheme pipeline works to restart on MondayNew Zealand· 2025-04-11Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
One injured after Christchurch crash involving vehicle and cyclist, road closedNew Zealand· 2025-04-11Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist who has reported on the situation.
Help for Hone Hillman: Pukekohe boy with brain tumour swamped with offers of assistance to ChristchurchNew Zealand· 2025-04-11
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Rotorua: Consultation open on draft annual plan, Local Water Done Well delivery optionsNew Zealand· 2025-04-05
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Lake Rotokākahi sewerage: Rotorua mayor raises security concerns after abusive messagesNew Zealand· 2025-04-02
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Lake Rotokākahi: Environment Court dismisses applications opposing Rotorua sewerage schemeNew Zealand· 2025-04-01
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist who has been reporting since 2019.
Rotorua water to be fluoridated by Friday, council to ask PM for inquiryNew Zealand· 2025-03-26
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Te Ururoa Flavell seeks return of Rotorua reserve land to whānauNew Zealand· 2025-03-25
Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Elections 2025: Which of Rotorua’s mayor and councillors will stand againNew Zealand· 2025-03-23Laura Smith is a Local Democracy Reporting journalist based at the Rotorua Daily Post.
Tarawera sewerage scheme hearing: Judge to prioritise decisionNew Zealand· 2025-03-19