Evicted tenant says she'd rather be arrested than leave Grafton community hub
16 Mar, 2021 05:29 AM
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Police and bailiff officers talk with Hum community hub founder Rosie Armitage at the heritage villa on Grafton Rd. Photo / Dean Purcell
Police and bailiff officers talk with Hum community hub founder Rosie Armitage at the heritage villa on Grafton Rd. Photo / Dean Purcell
An eviction notice has been served to the residents of a central Auckland community hub - but the founder is refusing to leave, saying she's prepared to be arrested if it comes to that.
Police were today called to the heritage villa on Grafton Rd that houses Hum, a community centre, café and home to at least 10 people, to serve the order. It comes after founder Rosie Armitage refused to leave following a High Court order for possession of the house to be given to the landlord.