Megan Woods emergency housing in Rotorua. KEY POINTS: Government to directly contract motels for emergency accommodationWrap around social support services for those in emergency accommodation to be providedGrouping of cohorts like families and tamariki in particular motels separate from other groupsOne-stop Housing Hub for access to services and support to be establishedThe Government has announced changes to emergency housing provision in Rotorua. "These actions also help bring certainty to the Rotorua accommodation sector by having motels used exclusively for emergency housing and help ensure there are separate suitable accommodation facilities for domestic and international visitors. HUD and Kāinga Ora are assessing which of the motels being used for emergency housing in Rotorua are suitable for whānau and tamariki. Photo / FileRotorua Lakes District Council has agreed to temporarily allow longer-term stays for motels used for emergency housing.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 13, 2021 01:27 UTC