How to apply for Housing Benefit, Local Housing Allowance and Council Tax Support

Please note Since the introduction of Universal Credit, new claims for Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance can only be made if you are of state pension age (from 15 May 2019, both members of a couple must be of pension age) or if you live in supported accommodation. Housing Benefit If you live in a council or […]
Local elections 2025: Who’s running for Rotorua Lakes Council and how to vote

There will be a contest, however, for the six general and three Māori ward vacancies. Robert Lee and Don Paterson, both current general ward councillors, will challenge Tapsell for the mayoralty. Haehaetu Barrett, who recently left her role as chief executive of social services organisation Lifewise to return to Rotorua, has thrown her name in […]