22 June 2023
Media: Breakfast Show (TVNZ)
Topic: Begging
Enquiry
Producer from the show requested an interview on tomorrow’s show with the acting mayor to “look into the proposed Begging ban in Rotorua”. This related to mention in a progress report for elected members.
Response
We informed the producer that there is no proposed begging ban at this time, that it is something that has been raised, requires assessment and may or may not become an option that is considered as part of a wider community safety strategy that is being developed and will be presented to elected members for their consideration in due course.
The producer came back to us and said they would still like to speak to someone from Council on this. We declined on behalf of the acting mayor, indicating it might be more appropriate once a community safety strategy has been adopted.
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Media: Rotorua Daily Post
Topic: Consents
Enquiry
Reporter sought consents information for May 2023.
Response
We provided the information at THIS LINK