Letters to the editor: Rotorua suffers reputational damage due to policies

Rotorua Lakes Council. Photo / NZME

Rotorua accommodation data reveals an industry hit hard by Auckland, Waikato lockdowns (News, November 11).

Domestic lockdowns and a lack of international tourists impact occupancy rates.

Occupancy halved in the year September from 36.5 per cent to 18.8 per cent.

Although the actual reality could be worse as emergency housing motels were included in the percentage.

The mayor was quoted as saying: "Rotorua remains a great place to visit and we are ready and able to welcome visitors back."

Really? The lakefront is still under construction, the museum is closed, SHIMPAC is closed and also under construction.

Then there is the reputational damage from council and central government's policies and decisions.

Rotorua MP Todd McClay seems to offer a solution that a concerted effort to move homeless people out of motels and tackle law and order was needed.

People no longer feel comfortable in Rotorua because of the homeless problem. It's now more than perception, it's become a reality.

Tracey McLeod
Lake Tarawera

Pick your own

With reference to the article regarding the waste of fruit in NZ (News, November 14).

I have been involved with many businesses over the years and one thing I learned very early - if something is not selling then look at the price.

One of the very popular summer activities in the UK - 'pick your own' fruit and veg, this was something we looked forward to as parents, it was a Sunday activity, cherries, strawberries, apples, black and blueberries, farms all around the area were involved, the big bulk was sold in farm shops, another welcomed market.

Jim Adams
Rotorua

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