Proposed earthquake law changes may allow Blue Baths to reopen

Monday 27 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 27 Oct 2025, 9:09am

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Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell says proposed reforms to earthquake strengthening laws could enable the reopening of the historic Blue Baths. The Spanish mission-style building has remained closed since 2021.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 27 Oct 2025, 6:00am

   Proposed new earthquake rules: Rotorua Mayor hopes Blue Baths can reopen (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 27 Oct 2025, 9:09am

   Building law shake-up gives hope to Rotorua's historic Blue Baths (opens in new tab)

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