https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300246795/rotorua-has-become-a-dumping-ground-for-the-countrys-homeless-some-locals-claim
The influx of homeless into motels along Rotorua's main strip of Fenton St – nicknamed “MSD Mile” ...fights spilling on to the road, drug deals in the open, thefts from cars and garages, children being intimidated on the way to school and gang members hanging around. “You’ve got all these young brown bodies walking up and down Fenton St and people don't like it.” Several people blame Homeless charity Visions of a Helping Hand Trust of "shipping” homeless people into Rotorua from other centres to boost revenue...
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/124259501/worst-ive-seen-in-20-years-hospitality-workers-grapple-with-crime-in-central-city
Wellington hospitality workers have reached breaking point with the level of crime and disorder in the central city, with some claiming it’s the worst they’ve seen in 20 years. This may be due to a changing dynamic in the central business district, with more long-term residents as opposed to visitors or tourists. MSD currently uses emergency housing suppliers on Cuba St, Courtenay Pl and Manners St. The use of hotels in the CBD for high-density social housing was having a real impact on the city.