Tania Tapsell has asked some serious questions of the Government over our emergency housing “progress”. Photo / Laura Smith Photo: Laura Smith
Contracts with two emergency housing motels have ended, with the Government citing a "marked decline" in people needing help.
However as Kelly explains, there is concern the clientele has moved to backpackers, lodges and other motels, with their rent subsidised through Ministry of Social Development accommodation supplements.
It has prompted Mayor Tania Tapsell to host an urgent meeting with officials this week.
