Kāinga Ora

I accept that the restoration of the museum is a high priority but the Blue Baths are also a Category 1 Heritage building and deserve a significant change in ...

They are concerned the homes will be too squashed in with little space for the tenants and neighbours to live in harmony. Travelling relatives tell tales of rudeness, casual attitudes and lack of assistance — not from the everyday folk but from some people who work in the tourism industry and who should at least present a polite and interested face to those who need assistance. - Letters may be edited, abridged, or rejected at the Editor’s discretion. Neighbours of the Gem St Kāinga Ora housing development are annoyed to find out 10 two-storey homes will be built where four houses once stood. But, in my view, Kāinga Ora is not known for its architectural design or for being the jewel in the crown of neighbourhoods. [Terms of Use](https://www.nzme.co.nz/about-us/terms-conditions)and [Privacy Policy.](https://www.nzme.co.nz/about-us/privacy-policy/) I accept that the restoration of the museum is a high priority but the Blue Baths are also a Category 1 Heritage building and deserve a significant change in attitude by the council and Heritage NZ. [News, January 6](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/residents-fear-new-kainga-ora-gem-st-development-in-rotorua-for-10-two-storey-homes/K6VS2GDXTNDF7LSGXJSLLU7YNQ/)) — who came up with this gem of an idea? Looking at the photos in the paper, it appears to me there has been no maintenance done to the building since it was fenced off. I put this inaction on the same plane as the equally disgraceful despoliation of Fenton St motels and atmosphere through the Government’s casual attitude to this city and its tourism economy. [News, January 7](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/fears-for-blue-baths-further-deterioration-without-an-advocate/DKEW4VVPQNETRFBRCWHXLTYWLI/)) is, in my opinion, an indictment of the council organisation. The neglect and sorrowful condition of the Blue Baths, which is said to be gathering mould, mildew and rubbish since closing two years ago (