Tiny Deane says he will consult with Rotorua community over backpacker and Lava Bar proposal 28 Jan, 2021 05:00 PM 5 minutes to read The Lava is set to close the end of March if a property deal for the homeless goes through. Photo / File Tiny Deane says his trust will consult with the community over its plans to take over a Rotorua backpackers and run it in partnership with a new medical centre where the Lava Bar now stands. There has been an "uproar" from the community after the Rotorua Daily Post revealed on Wednesday an Auckland property developer has signed a deal to take over the lease of the Base Backpackers and Lava Bar.