NZ's pay-by-the-hour 'love hotel' miffs nearby business owners, residents |
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Sydney, May 26 ANI: New Zealand's newly opened 'love hotel' may have received rave reviews from satisfied customers, but it has found little love with its neighbors. The Desire Love Motel, a Brazilian inspired pay-by-the-hour facility, has opened in an industrial area in Parity Place, Hillcrest, on Auckland's North Shore. But the nearby business owners and residents are not so cheerful. Glenfield resident and Kaipatiki Local Board member Chris Marshall say there are concerns about the nature of the business with its late night opening hours near a residential area. There are also rumours that owners of the Desire Love Motel, Fred and Ana Ronnau, are planning to apply for a brothel licence after a previous application was declined following public uproar, reports the Sydney Morning Herald. A council bylaw prohibits brothels from existing within 250 metres of housing. The Ronnaus say they initially applied for the licence to save public confusion over what the facility was about. It has been a year-long battle to establish the motel, but it's worth it, Ana says. "Over here you have to create the mentality because it's a new concept." The Ronnaus say the motel is a safe place for Internet couples to meet, and a fun place for married couples wanting to spice up their relationship. "This allows for people to be noisy, laugh and play around," Ana says. ANI Posted by aniin on Friday May 27 reply Comments |
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