Rotorua's new mayor wants the Government help to change negative perceptions people have of the city, due to emergency housing.
A report's found visitors are being put off due to safety concerns, causing the city's visitor economy to under-perform compared to the rest of New Zealand.
It's cost Rotorua $17 million dollars over three months and if it continues, the city could lose $92 million in visitor spending over 12 months.
Mayor Tania Tapsell met with Housing Minister Megan Woods yesterday and says they're committed to working together.
She says there's no doubt they're in agreement about the challenges Rotorua is facing, and that they need solving immediately.
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