Rotorua emergency housing footprint shrinks to a single motel
Tuesday 20 October 2026 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Ministry of Social Development
Emergency housing in Rotorua has declined from 62 motels to just one, which currently accommodates approximately 12 households. This reduction follows increased availability of public housing and easier access to private rentals, easing the demand that previously made the city a focal point of the national housing debate.