Rotorua homeless public meeting gets heated, more than 350 people pack venue
16 Mar, 2021 05:00 AM
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Meeting of Glenholme residents to discuss the homeless issue.
Angry Rotorua residents at a public meeting have sent a firm message they want to put a stop to bringing out-of-town homeless to the city.
Homeless worker Tiny Deane disputes claims this is happening and
told the meeting he wasn't inviting homeless from other areas or making money housing them in motels.
Visions of a Helping Hand founder Tiny Deane addresses the meeting. Photo / Andrew Warner
More than 350 people turned out to the Arawa Bowling Club last night for a public meeting hosted by Rotorua MP Todd McClay to talk about issues faced by Glenholme due to people staying in nearby emergency housing.