Photo / Felix DesmaraisFrustration is growing in Rotorua about the state of emergency housing in the city. The once-popular tourist destination of Fenton St has now nicknamed “MSD Mile”, with motels in the area now filled with emergency housing residents. Those living within emergency housing also feel trapped, with many spending months waiting in motels for alternative accommodation. These factors clearly illustrate the existing situation doesn’t benefit the community or those who the emergency housing is meant to help. Are people from other cities going to Rotorua for emergency housing?

Source: New Zealand Herald November 09, 2022 02:13 UTC