Rotorua's Mayor is looking to crackdown on unsafe housing providers in the city.

Tania Tapsell is targeting motels, hostels, and backpackers that might be operating unsafely by taking on long term tenants.

It comes after a deal was struck between local government, council, and iwi last year, aiming to slash emergency housing motel numbers to near zero. 

Tapsell told Mike Hosking that it's disappointing to see long term tenancies in what should be short term accommodation.

She says the healthy home requirements for a house are a lot different for those at a backpackers.

LISTEN ABOVE

Rotorua's Mayor is looking to crackdown on unsafe housing providers in the city. 
Tania Tapsell is targeting motels, hostels, and backpackers that might be operating unsafely by taking on long term tenants. 
It comes after a deal was struck between local government, council, and iwi last year, aiming to slash emergency housing motel numbers to near zero.  
Tapsell told Mike Hosking that it's disappointing to see long term tenancies in what should be short term accommodation. 
She says the healthy home requirements for a house are a lot different for those at a backpackers. 
LISTEN ABOVE

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.

Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.

The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show. Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda. The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more. The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion,...