10:45 am today

Around the motu: Kelly Makiha in Rotorua

From Nine To Noon, 10:45 am today
Image of Lynmore Primary School pupils spend the day at NZME learning about the media.

Lynmore Primary School pupils spend the day at NZME learning about the media. Photo: Kelly Makiha

Rob and Linley Parry have owned three McDonald's restaurants in Rotorua for 21 years.

They are leaving to further their opportunities in Hamilton, buying 3 outlets there.

Kelly says during their time in Rotorua they've been credited with raising nearly $2mĀ for charity through an annual event.

Also, Kelly has been covering the case of the Rotorua PTA Treasurer sentenced to home detention for stealing from St Mary's Catholic School.

And recruiting a new generation of journalists?

Kelly has been sharing her love of working in the media with school groups.