Rototuna

Carbon dating of 1550 to 1625 was put on charcoal from a cultivation ground, which was uncovered on the corner of Hukanui Road and Wairere Drive in 1999.{{Cite web|url=https://www.epa.govt.nz/assets/FileAPI/proposal/NSP000034/Applicants-proposal-documents/94d74e8044/NSP000034-Application-Vol-4-Cultural-impact-assessment-NaMTOK-Consultancy.pdf|title=An Assessment Of The Potential Impact That Any Expansion And Development Of The Ruakura Estate Might Have On Cultural Values And Manawhenua|last=Namtok Consultancy Ltd.|date=November 2011|website=Environmental Protection Agency}}

Until around 1915 Rototuna Lake was described as "an ornament", but by 1919{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WT19190318.2.62|title=DISTRICT NEWS - WAIKATO TIMES|date=18 Mar 1919|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} it had been largely drained. It lay to the north{{Cite web|url=https://researchcommons.waikato.ac.nz/bitstream/handle/10289/10212/Hogg%20et%20al.%201987.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y|title=Radiocarbon, Vol, 29, No. 2, 1987, P 263-301] RADIOCARBON DATES|last1=Hogg|first1=Alan G|last2=Lowe|first2=David J|last3=Hendy|first3=Chris H|website=University of Waikato}} of Rototuna, in Horsham Downs. Further drainage was done in 1926{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WT19260407.2.101.3|title=GORDONTON. WAIKATO TIMES|date=7 April 1926|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} and the lake bed was given to surrounding farms in 1928.{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WT19280220.2.42|title=LAKE TUNAWHAKAPEKE. WAIKATO TIMES|date=20 Feb 1928|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} It remained as Lake E, more recently given its original name of Lake Tunawhakapeka, where the peat deposits date back over 17,000 years. Like most of Waikato it would have been inundated by a flood of water and ignimbrite debris from Lake Taupo about 22,000 years ago.{{Cite journal|last1=Manville|first1=V.|last2=Hodgson|first2=K. A.|last3=Nairn|first3=I. A.|date=June 2007|title=A review of break‐out floods from volcanogenic lakes in New Zealand|url=http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00288300709509826|journal=New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics|language=en|volume=50|issue=2|pages=131–150|doi=10.1080/00288300709509826|s2cid=129792354|issn=0028-8306|doi-access=free}} The remaining lake is a metre deep and covers {{Convert|6.7|ha||abbr=on}}.{{Cite web|url=http://docs.niwa.co.nz/library/public/WRCTR14-59.pdf|title=Waikato region shallow lakes management plan: Volume 2|last=Tracie Dean-Speirs & Keri Neilson (Waikato Regional Council) with input from Paula Reeves (Wildland Consultants) and Johlene Kelly (Alchemists Ltd.)|date=10 October 2014|website=Waikato Regional Council}} Lake Tunawhakapeka is said to have been {{Convert|600|acre||abbr=on}}.{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WT19261217.2.13|title=THE COUNTRYSIDE - WAIKATO TIMES|date=17 Dec 1926|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-26}}

Like most of western Waikato the land at Rototuna was confiscated following the 1863 invasion of the Waikato. It was surveyed into 50-acre parcels as grants to militiamen of the Fourth Waikato Regiment.{{Cite web|url=https://wdcsitefinity.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity-storage/docs/default-source/your-council/plans-policies-and-bylaws/plans/district-plan-review/section-32-reports/historic-heritage/appendix-10-4-1-5-historic-overview---5-eastern-sector.pdf?sfvrsn=8d2480c9_2|title=WDC District Plan Review – Built Heritage Assessment - Historic Overview – Eastern Sector|date=2018|website=Waikato District Council}} By 1880{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH18801124.2.38|title=WAIKATO DISTRICT NEWS. NEW ZEALAND HERALD|date=24 Nov 1880|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} enough farmers had settled to be worth forming a school committee for the 30 children,{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WT19320314.2.73|title=Rototuna School Jubilee WAIKATO TIMES|date=14 Mar 1932|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} which opened as Kirikiriroa School in 1881.{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WT18810219.2.12|title=THE CAMBRIDGE LICENSING QUESTION. WAIKATO TIMES|date=19 Feb 1881|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} The school was renamed Rototuna in 1907{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WAIGUS19070822.2.24|title=Board of Education. WAIKATO ARGUS|date=22 Aug 1907|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} and enlarged in 1914.{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WAIGUS19140326.2.7|title=BOARD OF EDUCATION - WAIKATO ARGUS|date=26 Mar 1914|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} More development came in the 1900s, with a post office{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WAIGUS19070226.2.12|title=Opening of the Rototuna Post Office. WAIKATO ARGUS|date=26 Feb 1907|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} and a church in 1907,{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WAIGUS19070419.2.8|title=Opening of the Rototuna Methodist Church. WAIKATO ARGUS|date=19 Apr 1907|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} a store in 1910,{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WAIGUS19100326.2.18|title=Rototuna. WAIKATO ARGUS|date=26 Mar 1910|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} a casein factory in 1913{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WAIGUS19131210.2.16|title=DISTRICT NEWS - WAIKATO ARGUS|date=10 Dec 1913|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-26}} and a grocery and butcher in 1914.{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WT19140429.2.8|title=Rototuna. WAIKATO TIMES|date=20 Apr 1914|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} Rototuna Road was gravelled{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WAIGUS19081003.2.6|title=Kirikiriroa Road Board. WAIKATO ARGUS|date=3 Oct 1908|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} in 1909,{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WAIGUS19090428.2.14|title=Rototuna. WAIKATO ARGUS|date=28 Apr 1909|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} but it was still muddy enough to cause a death in 1916{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WT19161219.2.14|title=ROTOTUNA MOTOR FATALITY - WAIKATO TIMES|date=19 Dec 1916|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} and complaints were still being made in 1920.{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WT19200228.2.8.1|title=ROTOTUNA ROAD. WAIKATO TIMES|date=28 Feb 1920|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} Electricity came to the area about 1922.{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WT19221011.2.61|title=DISTRICT NEWS - WAIKATO TIMES|date=11 Oct 1922|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-26}} The post office was replaced by rural delivery before 1926. Another church opened in 1931{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WT19310415.2.23.14|title=CHURCH AT ROTOTUNA. WAIKATO TIMES|date=15 Apr 1931|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} and a hall was open at about the same time.{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS19300419.2.33|title=PRESENTATIONS. AUCKLAND STAR|date=19 Apr 1930|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} The school closed between 1944{{Cite web|url=http://www.mapspast.org.nz/?zoom=14&x=1799486&y=5821534&layerid=NZMS1%201959|title=Ngaruawahia Sheet: N56|date=1944|website=www.mapspast.org.nz|access-date=2020-04-26}} and 1963. Its site is now occupied by a church.{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cate+Road,+Hamilton+3210/@-37.7333893,175.2673569,328m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x6d6d22a3e55efc89:0xfd4759c5fdbba410!8m2!3d-37.7305736!4d175.2664264|title=Cate Road|website=Google maps|language=en|access-date=2020-04-26}} The old dairy factory was used as a chocolate factory until 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/98856185/former-waikato-valley-chocolates-factory-site-up-for-grabs|title=Former Waikato Valley Chocolates factory site up for grabs|website=Stuff|language=en|access-date=2020-04-26}}

Rototuna is mainly in the Kirikiriroa Stream valley.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mapspast.org.nz/?zoom=12.966666666666665&x=1800726&y=5821841&layerid=NZMS260%201999|title=Sheet: S14|date=1998|website=www.mapspast.org.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} It ranges from {{Convert|35|m||abbr=on}} to {{Convert|62|m||abbr=on}} above sea level.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dhigroup.com/upload/publications/mikenet/Zhang_Hamilton_City.pdf|title=Hamilton City – Water Distribution System Strategic Planning|website=www.dhigroup.com|access-date=2020-04-26}}

Rototuna covers {{Convert|6.00|km2||abbr=on}}{{Cite web|title=Stats NZ Geographic Data Service|url=https://datafinder.stats.govt.nz/data/|at=Statistical Area 3 2023 (generalised)|access-date=7 April 2025}} and had an estimated population of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Rototuna North|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Rototuna East|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Rototuna West|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Rototuna South East|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Rototuna South West|y}}|R}}|0}} as of {{NZ population data 2023 SA2|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|({{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Rototuna North|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Rototuna East|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Rototuna West|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Rototuna South East|y}}|R}}+{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2023 SA2|Rototuna South West|y}}|R}})/6.00|0}} people per km².

{{Historical populations|2006|6,480|2013|9,018|2018|10,029|2023|12,213|percentages=pagr|align=left|source={{NZ census 2018|Rototuna North (175600), Rototuna Central (175900) and Rototuna South (176200)|footnote=The 2006 population is for a larger area of 6.09 km².}}}}

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Rototuna had a population of 12,213 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 2,184 people (21.8%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 3,195 people (35.4%) since the 2013 census. There were 5,928 males, 6,255 females and 33 people of other genders in 3,927 dwellings.{{cite web|url=https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs[0]=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df[ds]=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df[id]=CEN23_TBT_005&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=doTotal%2Bdo1.52620%2B175601%2B175901%2B175902%2B176201%2B176202.2023&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_DWD_003|publisher=Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer|access-date=3 October 2024|title=Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses}} 2.6% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 36.6 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 2,781 people (22.8%) aged under 15 years, 2,259 (18.5%) aged 15 to 29, 5,463 (44.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 1,713 (14.0%) aged 65 or older.

People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 59.7% European (Pākehā); 11.8% Māori; 3.1% Pasifika; 31.6% Asian; 3.4% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.7% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 92.7%, Māori language by 2.6%, Samoan by 0.4%, and other languages by 30.8%. No language could be spoken by 2.4% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.6%. The percentage of people born overseas was 40.3, compared with 28.8% nationally.

Religious affiliations were 34.5% Christian, 5.3% Hindu, 3.0% Islam, 0.5% Māori religious beliefs, 1.6% Buddhist, 0.3% New Age, 0.1% Jewish, and 4.4% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 44.5%, and 5.9% of people did not answer the census question.

Of those at least 15 years old, 2,901 (30.8%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 4,263 (45.2%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 2,268 (24.0%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $45,600, compared with $41,500 nationally. 1,341 people (14.2%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 5,004 (53.1%) people were employed full-time, 1,239 (13.1%) were part-time, and 231 (2.4%) were unemployed.{{Cite web|url=https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/vis?fs[0]=2023%20Census%2C0%7CTotals%20by%20topic%23CAT_TOTALS_BY_TOPIC%23&pg=0&fc=Variable%20codes&bp=true&snb=9&df[ds]=ds-nsiws-disseminate&df[id]=CEN23_TBT_008&df[ag]=STATSNZ&df[vs]=1.0&dq=hq011%2Bhq010%2Bhq009%2Bhq008%2Bhq007%2Bhq006%2Bhq005%2Bhq004%2Bhq003%2Bhq002%2Bhq001%2Bhq000%2Bws1%2Bsp99%2Bra80%2Bra08%2Bra07%2Bra06%2Bra05%2Bra01%2Bra04%2Bra03%2Bra02%2Bra00%2Brb1%2Bls66%2Bls03%2Bls02%2Bls05%2Bls04%2Bls01%2Beg6%2Beg5%2Beg4%2Beg3%2Beg2%2Beg1%2BbiTotal%2Bbi0%2Bbi1%2BasTotalLG%2Bas4%2Bas3%2Bas2%2Bas1%2Bws4%2Bws3%2Bws2%2Bge3%2Bge2%2Bge1%2Brc%2BasMed%2BegTotal%2BlsTotal%2BgeTotal%2BrbTotal%2BraTotal%2BhqTotal%2BibTotal%2Bib7%2Bibmed%2BwsTotal.52620.2013%2B2018%2B2023&to[TIME]=false&ly[rw]=CEN23_TBT_IND_003&ly[cl]=CEN23_YEAR_001|publisher=Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer|access-date=3 October 2024|title=Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses|at=Rototuna (52620)}}

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Rototuna's population has risen rapidly, from 453 in 1996 to 12,213 in 2023. Its median income remains above the national median, but the median age in the northern areas is below the national median age of 38.1 years in 2023.

For censuses prior to 2018 Rototuna was formed of census areas for Rototuna (in 2018 largely renamed Rototuna South) and Horsham Downs (in 2018 forming Rototuna North and Central). Growth was initially to the south, then the north.

Rototuna has three shopping centres including Rototuna Shopping Centre and St James Shopping Centre. The recently completed mixed-use development called Rototuna Village is a mixture of retail, hospitality, office and high end apartments.

Future plans for a Rototuna "town-centre" is included in council planning. This is to be located at the corner of Resolution Drive & Borman Road. It is likely to include community facilities such as a library and possibly a pool - although both of these may be shared with the High Schools.{{Cite web|url=http://www.hamilton.govt.nz/our-council/council-publications/districtplans/PODP/appendix1/Pages/Appendix-1-4-9-Rototuna-Town-Centre-Design-Guide.aspx|title=Appendix 1.4.9 Rototuna Town Centre Design Guide - Hamilton City Council|website=www.hamilton.govt.nz|access-date=2016-12-18}} $24m was proposed for library, pool and sports fields in the 2018 plan.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hamilton.govt.nz/our-city/city-development/Documents/Key%20information.pdf|title=Rototuna and Northeast Hamilton Information|website=Hamilton City Council}} Completion is planned by 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://ourhamilton.co.nz/growing-hamilton/rototuna-community-hub-project-underway/|title=Rototuna Community Hub project underway|date=2018-12-06|website=Our Hamilton|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-21}}

Four large parks are being developed. Mangaiti Park, Te Manatu Park, Hare Puke Park and Rototuna Sports Parks.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hamilton.govt.nz:443/our-city/city-development/rototuna/Pages/Rototuna-Sports-Parks.aspx|title=Rototuna parks - Hamilton City Council|website=www.hamilton.govt.nz|language=en-NZ|access-date=2020-04-21}} Construction started at the Sports Park in 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://ourhamilton.co.nz/growing-hamilton/construction-starts-on-new-rototuna-sports-park/|title=Construction starts on new Rototuna sports park|date=2018-11-19|website=Our Hamilton|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-21}} It was renamed Korokori Park in 2019{{Cite web|url=https://www.hamilton.govt.nz/AgendasAndMinutes/Council%20Open%20Agenda%20-%2012%20December%202019.PDF|title=Council AGENDA|date=12 December 2019|website=Hamilton City Council}} and officially opened in 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hamilton.govt.nz:443/our-city/city-development/rototuna/Pages/Korikori-Park.aspx|title=Korikori Park - Hamilton City Council|website=www.hamilton.govt.nz|language=en-NZ|access-date=2020-04-24}} It will have 5 pitches by 2021. Hare Puke Park playground opened in 2018, with a theme of eels and the hinaki used to catch them.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hamilton.govt.nz:443/our-city/parks/playscapes/Pages/default.aspx|title=Playgrounds - Hamilton City Council|website=www.hamilton.govt.nz|language=en-NZ|access-date=2020-04-21}} Plans for Mangaiti Park Te Manatu Park were developed in 2015 and a playground opened at Mangaiti in 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/playgroundprovider/posts/2790108844349064|title=Playground Creations|website=www.facebook.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-21}} There are also smaller{{Cite web|url=https://www.hamilton.govt.nz/our-council/strategiesandplans/Documents/Neighbourhood%20and%20Amenity%20Reserves%20Management%20Plan%202019.pdf|title=Neighbourhood and Amenity Reserves Management Plan 2019|website=Hamilton City Council}} parks at Eden Park Reserve, Moonlight Drive Reserve, Rototuna Park, Te Awa O Katapaki Esplanade, Te Toe Toe Reserve and Wiltshire Drive Reserve.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hamilton.govt.nz:443/our-city/parks/playscapes/Pages/default.aspx|title=Playgrounds - Hamilton City Council|website=www.hamilton.govt.nz|language=en-NZ|access-date=2020-04-21}}

Rototuna roads have been enlarged from the previous country lane network since 2001, when the southern part of Resolution Drive was gazetted.{{Cite web|url=https://www.gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2001-ln5698|title=Land Declared Road-Resolution Drive, - 2001 - New Zealand Gazette|website=www.gazette.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-21}} Extension to Borman Road cost $1.4m in 2004.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hamilton.govt.nz/our-council/10-year-plan/former-10-year-plans/Documents/Final%202004-14%20Volume%201.pdf|title=Hamilton Community Plan|date=2004|website=Hamilton City Council}} To be completed in 2021, Resolution Drive extension will link Rototuna to the Waikato Expressway to the north and the ring road at Wairere Drive to the south. The {{Convert|1.9|km||abbr=on}} extension will cost $9.8m{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/71393152/roading-project-expected-to-unlock-citys-north-east|title=Roading project expected to unlock city's north-east|website=Stuff|language=en|access-date=2020-04-21}} and a benefit–cost ratio of 4.1% is expected.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hamilton.govt.nz/our-council/council-publications/operativedistrictplan/Documents/Ruakura%20Interchange/04%20Appendix%20D%20-%20Network%20Connections%20Summary%20Report%20-%20March%202013.pdf|title=Network Connections Summary Report - April 2013|website=Hamilton City Council}} East–west links are being provided by extension of Borman Rd (in 2006 it cost $840,000 to extend it to Cate Road) and North City Rd at a further cost of about $21m.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hamilton.govt.nz/our-city/community-development/advisoryservices/Documents/Rototuna.pdf|title=Rototuna|website=Hamilton City Council}} All have two lanes and roundabouts.

The main traffic flows are on the north–south roads; Gordonton, Horsham Downs and Resolution, with lesser flows east–west on Thomas Road.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hamilton.govt.nz/our-services/transport/maintainingimproving/Documents/2018_Traffic_Flow_Map.pdf|title=2018 Traffic Flow Map|website=Hamilton City Council}}

Buses on the Orbiter route serve Rototuna at 15 minute intervals. The Orbiter route was lengthened to serve Rototuna in 2009.{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WT19260407.2.101.3|title=GORDONTON. WAIKATO TIMES|date=7 April 1926|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} The Rototuna Circular bus has provided a half hourly service{{Cite web|url=https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/WT19190318.2.62|title=DISTRICT NEWS - WAIKATO TIMES|date=18 Mar 1919|website=paperspast.natlib.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-24}} since 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/community/whats-happening/news/media-releases/improved-bus-services-roll-out-on-eastern-hamilton-routes/|title=Improved bus services roll out on eastern Hamilton routes|date=24 Jan 2018|website=www.waikatoregion.govt.nz|access-date=2020-04-14}} Bus 16 has linked Rototuna to the Transport Centre on a circuitous route via Callum Brae, at half hourly intervals,{{Cite web|url=https://researchcommons.waikato.ac.nz/bitstream/handle/10289/10212/Hogg%20et%20al.%201987.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y|title=Radiocarbon, Vol, 29, No. 2, 1987, P 263-301] RADIOCARBON DATES|last1=Hogg|first1=Alan G|last2=Lowe|first2=David J|last3=Hendy|first3=Chris H|website=University of Waikato}} since 2018.{{Cite journal|last1=Manville|first1=V.|last2=Hodgson|first2=K. A.|last3=Nairn|first3=I. A.|date=June 2007|title=A review of break‐out floods from volcanogenic lakes in New Zealand|url=http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00288300709509826|journal=New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics|language=en|volume=50|issue=2|pages=131–150|doi=10.1080/00288300709509826|s2cid=129792354|issn=0028-8306|doi-access=free}} Prior to 2009 that route was largely served by a Northerner bus from Chartwell.{{Cite web|url=https://www.hamilton.govt.nz/AgendasAndMinutes/Transport%20Agenda%20-%208%20May%202007.pdf|title=Transport Committee Agenda|date=8 May 2007|website=Hamilton City Council}} School routes to St Paul's, Southwell, Peachgrove Intermediate, Hamilton Boys' High and Sacred Heart were added in 2016.{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/75369873/demand-for-northern-bus-routes-forces-councils-hand|title=Demand for northern bus routes forces council's hand|website=Stuff|language=en|access-date=2020-04-23}}

{{Convert|3|m||abbr=on}} wide shared paths are being built beside Resolution Drive and Borman Rd and $1m is being spent on cycleways, mostly running north–south on the eastern edge of Rototuna.

A 24 million litre reservoir opened at Kay Rd, beside the Expressway, in 2017. It is connected to the city's mains pipe network.{{Cite web|url=https://www.waternz.org.nz/Attachment?Action=Download&Attachment_id=3037|title=Lessons in reservoir building|last1=Haycock|first1=Lance (Hamilton City Council)|last2=Meintjes (Opus)|first2= Johan|date=2017|website=Water NZ}}

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Rototuna Primary School and Te Totara Primary School are contributing primary schools (years 1–6) with rolls of {{NZ school roll data|6976|y}} and {{NZ school roll data|577|y}} students respectively.{{TKI|6976|Rototuna Primary School}}{{TKI|577|Te Totara Primary School}} Rototuna Primary opened in 2003{{cite web|url=https://www.rototunaprimary.school.nz/293/easy_pages/15-about-us|title=About Us|publisher=Rototuna Primary School|access-date=15 October 2020}} and Te Totara opened in 2008.{{cite web|url=https://www.tetotara.school.nz/4/pages/3-principal-s-message|title=Principal's Message|publisher=Te Totara Primary School|access-date=15 October 2020}}

Rototuna Junior High School opened in early 2016 for the start of the school year which serves Years 7 to 10.{{cite web|url=https://www.rhs.school.nz/about-us|title=Welcome to Rototuna High Schools|publisher=Rototuna High Schools|access-date=15 October 2020}} It cost $40m to build the school for 1,200 pupils.{{Cite web|url=http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/construction-starts-new-40m-hamilton-school|title=Construction starts at new $40m Hamilton school|website=The Beehive|language=en|access-date=2020-04-26}} Rototuna Senior High School opened in early 2017 for the start of the school year which serves Years 11 to 13. The Junior & Senior high schools are based on the same grounds and share some facilities. The junior school has a roll of {{NZ school roll data|708|y}} and the senior school has {{NZ school roll data|615|y}} students.{{TKI|708|Rototuna Junior High School}}{{TKI|615|Rototuna Senior High School}}

Hamilton Christian School is a state-integrated non-denominational composite school for years 1 to 13 with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|451|y}}.{{TKI|451|Hamilton Christian School}}

All these schools are coeducational. Rolls are as of {{NZ school roll data|||y|y||.}}

There are also many early childhood centres throughout the suburb.

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