Potential for a begging ban in Rotorua.

The regional Council is considering developing a bylaw to tackle the 'emerging issue' after public concern over problems, including intimidation of elderly people.

Local McDonald's owner Rob Parry has joined his voice to the calls, saying begging is a growing problem for his business.

"The begging has got worse, there's no denying that. Although it's pretty sophisticated, they're almost on a roster system and they go round the Kiwi traffic parks of Rotorua, they don't overlap at all."

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