Rotorua (file image). Photo: Unsplash / Koon Chakhatrakan But National Party MP for Rotorua Todd McClay said the plan was missing an important part. Yesterday, the government announced it would directly contract motels for emergency accommodation in the city for group families and children together in particular motels, and provide social support services. Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick told Morning Report the council had been calling for government to come and work with it. "We have had a taskforce working in Rotorua since I raised a very real concern and this is the beginning of a solution but it's a long-term plan needed here.