'Fantastic': Thousands of submissions lodged over homeless motels' future
More than 3600 submissions have been made on future plans for emergency housing motels.
More than 3600 submissions have been made on future plans for emergency housing motels.
Rotorua reaps the biggest reward from a major fund to help build more houses.
It was revealed in April the council was proposing to turn 10 reserve sites into housing.
'The Government's using Rotorua as a dumping ground for people needing emergency housing.'
Interest hikes a 'hit from both ends' for first-time buyers struggling to afford a house.
The mayor says the move would be 'fantastic'.
The deputy mayor said he heard one petitioner 'very clear'.
A large proportion of the money has been spent on housing people in motels.
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The tenancy compliance and investigations team has launched an investigation.
Rotorua's council has lodged court action in the Environment Court against nine motels.
Trade Me's April Rental Price Index shows Rotorua's median weekly rent was $500
Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.
New payments, fuel tax and public transport relief have been extended.
Here are the highlights as Grant Robertson announces the Government's plans.
Locals share their spending wishlists ahead of today's Budget announcement.
Luxury market performing in complete contrast to the low-to-mid-range market.
Of the 86 houses in the two-staged $50m project, 35 are KiwiBuild homes.
The National Party leader said crime and emergency housing motels would put visitors off.
Locals are upset about a council plan to turn reserves into housing developments.
Parties say no decisions made but local MP 'extremely' worried.
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More than 80 new homes for the homeless at two new sites. But what do locals think?
Seven commercial building consents valued at $3,870,000 were issued last month,
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Letters between mayor Steve Chadwick and a Government minister reveal council frustration.
Has Rotorua's emergency housing situation improved since changes were announced?
Residential areas in Rotorua will be able to build up to three stories without a consent.
This week has been the Citizen Advice Bureau's Annual Awareness Week.
The report shows house prices in 26 Rotorua suburbs dropped over the quarter.