Mathew NashLocal Democracy Reporter, Rotorua·Rotorua Daily Post·21 Jul, 2026 06:00 PM5 mins to read‌Councillors Don Paterson (inset left) and Trevor Maxwell are disappointed in Rotorua's pensioner housing transition. Photo / NZMETwo Rotorua councillors have expressed disappointment over changes to the council’s pensioner housing portfolio, with one saying the issue keeps him up at night.

Community housing provider Emerge Aotearoa took over management of Rotorua Lakes Council’s 152-unit pensioner housing portfolio in March, following a lengthy review