Lizzie Marvelly: 'Vulnerable treated like cash cows' - emergency housing makes Rotorua a dumping ground
Opinion: Lizzie Marvelly says the creators of this nightmare must be held accountable.
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National Party urges Auditor-General to probe Rotorua emergency housing
Housing spokesman Chris Bishop said he had written to Auditor-General John Ryan.
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'Distressing': Human Rights Commission inquires into Rotorua emergency housing
The Human Rights Commission wants to speak to those living in emergency housing.
Two-vehicle crash on SH30 near Rotorua
There are reports one person has moderate injuries.
NZ Geothermal Week draws out 100 science students
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Local Focus: Ryan Gray on Candidate Camera
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Unions had been 'incredibly generous' in their contributions.
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'Absolute train wreck': Calls for an urgent investigation into Rotorua emergency housing
Community and political leaders speak out over Rotorua's emergency housing situation.
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