Government makes changes to Rotorua emergency housing 13 May, 2021 01:08 AM 4 minutes to read Megan Woods emergency housing in Rotorua. Rotorua Daily Post Wrap around social support services for those in emergency accommodation to be provided Grouping of cohorts like families and tamariki in particular motels separate from other groups One-stop Housing Hub for access to services and support to be established The Government has announced changes to emergency housing provision in Rotorua. The Government will directly contract motels in Rotorua to deliver the service, it easier for wrap-around support to be delivered to whānau and tamariki living in motels. A task force from central government has been working with the Rotorua Lakes District Council and Te Arawa iwi to provide better support and outcomes for people living in emergency housing motels and the community.