Commissioner slams homelessness criticism
Ministry of Social Development Bay of Plenty regional commissioner Mike Bryant. Photo / Andrew Warner / Rotorua Daily Post.
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The Ministry of Social Development’s Bay of Plenty regional commissioner has hit back at criticism about housing and homelessness in Rotorua.
Ministry of Social Development regional commissioner Mike Bryant describes a barrage of criticism reported in the media about issues related to housing and homelessness in the city.
Criticism has ranged from concerns about children living in motels to social issues in areas with emergency accommodation providers.
“Yes, we have 400 whānau that are staying in motels, yes that is far from ideal but for many of them, that’s better than the alternative. For many of them, they’re actually appreciative of that particular opportunity.