in Rotorua
An iwi housing development for homeless in Rotorua has had up to $20,000 worth of items stolen, including a truck, boat and equipment.
On Tuesday night, an iwi spokesman for Ngāti Uenukukopako Iwi Trust pleaded on social media for information to find those responsible.
“Ngāti Uenukukopako need your ears, eyes or information. 13 out of 15 houses and infrastructure damaged, 10-seater boat, 4WD truck, laptops, high-tech native bird monitoring gear, generators, construction equipment, among many other things, stolen,” the spokesman said.
“Our hapū right now is taking action, mobilising to ensure the wreckers don’t come back again. We are changing locks, engaging a security firm, putting up solid fencing and protecting this space.”
Link to article: Theft and damage at Ngāti Uenukukopako housing development in Rotorua - NZ Herald
