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Homeless people trespassed from makeshift Rotorua CBD camp

NZ HeraldRNZ1NewsStuffWednesday 11 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Rotorua Lakes Council, Salvation Army

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Rotorua Lakes Council and police moved on rough sleepers from a makeshift camp on Amohia Street. The operation was conducted due to concerns regarding antisocial behaviour. A charity worker described the scene as heartbreaking.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 11 Jun 2025, 7:00pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 13 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Rotorua homeless trespassed in Amohia St in council operation with police (opens in new tab)

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    'Moved around like cattle': Rotorua CBD rough sleepers trespassed (opens in new tab)

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    ‘Moved around like cattle’: Rough sleepers in makeshift CBD camp trespassed (opens in new tab)