A Rotorua motel owner says the emergency housing system is set up for failure.

Alpin Motel's Joanne McCracken is just one of several people to speak at a hearing on emergency housing in the city, organised by Rotorua Lakes Council.

The hearing is set down for two days with local businesses, housing advocates, clubs and associations all set to have their say.

RNZ reporter Rayssa Almeida is in Rotorua and spoke to Michael Cropp.