Local Services Mapping: Rotorua
In Rotorua, the tourism industry together with manufacturing and primary industries generate economic prosperity. However, its socio-economic deprivation is higher than the national average. Almost a third of Rotorua residents live in decile 9 or 10 areas: those considered among the most social-economically deprived in New Zealand.
This report is the product of a partnership between Family and Community Services and the Rotorua District Council. It was developed by a steering group comprising representatives from central and local government and community agencies. All the participating agencies work with Rotorua’s young people and the wider community.
Key participants in the LSM process included:
- HYPE Trust Youth Workers Network
- Lakes District Health Board
- Ministry of Education
- New Zealand Police
- Open Home Foundation
- Rotorua Community Youth Centre
- Rotorua District Council
- Rotorua Youth Health Centre
- Te Utuhina Manaakitanga Trust
- Toi Te Ora Public Health
- Work and Income.
Priority action areas for Rotorua relating to addressing youth offending:
- Alcohol and drug abuse
- Non-engagement in education
- Programmes and activities for youth
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Mental health.
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Social services in Rotorua District
The Family Services Directory is an online directory of support services and programmes available to families throughout New Zealand.
For a listing of services available in Rotorua District, simply click 'Go', or use the 'add keyword' option to refine your search. Once on the 'results' page, you can use the 'display options' to show only those service providers that are physically located in Rotorua.
