PremiumKelly MakihaMultimedia Journalist·Rotorua Daily Post·21 Jun, 2026 06:03 PM6 mins to read‌Michael Waikato took on controversial Rotorua landlord Stephen Bhana (inset) and won. Photo / Kelly MakihaMichael Waikato took on controversial Rotorua landlord Stephen Bhana (inset) and won. Photo / Kelly MakihaMichael Waikato started to think there was no way out. He was living in emergency housing among troubled individuals and enduring thumping noise at all hours.Then, in September 2024, he got what he thought was a godsend.

It was a phone call from Rotorua landlord Jasu Bhana saying