3 February 2017

Media: Stuff.co.nz

Topic: Silver Oaks Hotel Rotorua

Inquiry

Readers have contacted us to say that a reason that the Silver Oaks Resort Heritage sometimes falls below peoples' expectations is that WINZ redirects homeless people there. I wondered if the council knows if that is indeed the case and, if so, how motels to house the homeless are selected?

Also, how did the motel's recent inspection go?

Response

Council's Compliance Manager, Neven Hill:

We are satisfied with the motel owner's progress on implementing maintenance and cleaning so far as part of an upgrade of the accommodation facilities following council's recent inspection. We encourage media to seek comment from Silver Oaks Resort Heritage. We are unaware of accommodation being arranged by Work and Income for people and suggest these questions be directed to the government agency.

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Media: Rotorua Daily Post

Topic: Te Ngae Road update

Inquiry

Rotorua Daily Post asked if council could provide any updates on the upgrade to Te Ngae Road

Response

There is no new information to provide at this time.

Rotorua Daily Post's inquiry was passed on to New Zealand Transport Agency to see if they could provide any further advice.