Letters to the editor: Rotorua's homeless issue 'New Zealand's shame'

A reader says the Government needs to do more about Rotorua's homeless problem. Photo / File

I have just read your articles about the homeless in Rotorua, and how they are congregating in Kuirau Park.

This is New Zealand's shame.

Rotorua is being inundated by homeless from other cities.

There are now too many to ignore.

Tiny Deane took it upon himself to try and fix this problem. Should an individual try to mend something the Government should be sorting?

The wealth divide grows deeper as those with money sit on investment property, and people live in parks.

Obviously not a good look for a town trying to look flash for tourists.

Our dirty little secret has got a little messy.

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Lesley Haddon
Rotorua

Banning cheques 'thoughtless and cruel'

I wonder if the organisations responsible for banning cheques (News, March 2) realise how much distress this decision has caused many members of the older community.

A large proportion of this age group have never had dealings with the computerised world, and sadly have no family member on hand to assist.

This decision is, in my opinion, thoughtless and cruel, causing genuine anxiety.

These older people cannot stand for long in queues and using a cheque was convenient. Aged folk are vulnerable and do not have the strength to fight the issue.

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A N Christie
Rotorua

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