Some former rough sleepers are now helping feed Rotorua's homeless thanks to the selfless generosity of good samaritans Percy Poharama and his wife. The couple cook kai after their day jobs which they then feed to the homeless.
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Rotorua churches unite to help the city's homeless
Waka Whakamua is a newly formed collective of Rotorua community groups and churches who aim to make more of an impact working together to help the city's homeless. Two local churches have been providing shelter and mentoring rough sleepers for some time.
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Rotorua's needy brought to the forefront on World Homeless Day
According to Rotorua's Lifewise report, the number of rough sleepers in the city has more than doubled over the last three years. The mental well-being and addictions service is utilising World Homeless Day to raise awareness of the issue in their community.
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Whakarewarewa Joint Trust re-election hui overturned
Three Te Arawa hapū of Ngāti Whakaue have kept their two elected trustees on the Whakarewarewa Joint Trust (WJT). Ngāti Hurunga Te Rangi, Ngāti Taeotū and Ngāti Te Kahu successfully overturned a re-election hui called at Papaiouru marae's ancestral house of Tamatekapua at Ōhinemutu.
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Rotorua’s needy find aid in new drop-in centre
A new drop-in centre has opened in the heart of Rotorua city to provide free meals, clothing, household and social services to the community's most needy. The centre opened on Monday and the response has been overwhelming.
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New drop-in centre offers kai to needy in Rotorua
A new drop-in centre has opened in the heart of Rotorua City to provide free meals, clothing and social services to those in need. So far, the response has been overwhelming.
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Four men face charges for Fleet deaths
Four men are facing charges of murder or manslaughter of Raymond and James Fleet. The accused are 33-year-old Martin Hone, 21-year-old Mikaere Hura, 26-year-old Zen Pulemoana and 29-year-old Richard Tuwhakakakorangi Te Roaroa Te Kani who appeared in the Rotorua District Court.
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Experts give evidence at Moko Rangitoheriri Inquest
Experts have given evidence in the second part of coroner Wallace Bain's inquest into the death of 3-year-old Moko Rangitoheriri, at Rotorua's District court. One of the witnesses included Children's Commissioner Judge Andrew Becroft.
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Investigations for the death of Moko continue
Investigations of Moko Rangitoheriri’s death are still underway in Rotorua today.
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Mita Mohi inducted into Te Arawa Hall of Fame
The late Mita Hikairo Mohi will be inducted into the Te Arawa Hall of Fame for his contribution to rugby league and other recreational activities for Māori. The family of the former rugby league star will receive the award on his behalf.
