Mathew NashLocal Democracy Reporter, Rotorua·Rotorua Daily Post·29 Aug, 2026 06:00 PM4 mins to readWhite-water rafting at Ōkere Falls near Rotorua. Photo / Christine CornegeWhite-water rafting at Ōkere Falls near Rotorua. Photo / Christine CornegeThe Commerce Commission has approved the merger of Rotorua’s three commercial rafting operators, much to the pleasant surprise of those behind the bid.
The ruling, finalised in June, came after months of investigation, during which Rotorua Rafting director Sam Sutton became so resigned to defeat that he and his






