Auckland Mayor thrilled with Housing First’s progress

Mayor Phil Goff says, “Supporting 150 people into permanent homes over four months is great progress for Housing First. These people can now wake up in warm, dry homes rather than have to worry about whether they will have a roof over their head for the night or where...

Churches hold housing forum in Wellington ahead of general election

The community health worker spoke to hundreds gathered at the Cathedral of St Paul and a selection of party representatives about a single mother who had been kept in emergency housing for four months. The mother was originally evicted from her rental home for unpaid...

New Emergency housing for Gisborne

The former motel was bought by the Government in June for emergency housing. Mrs Tolley said the complex had been renovated and residents did not have to bring anything except their personal belongings. People could stay for 12 weeks. Ms Adams said the transitional...

Auckland Council position on homelessness

You can find the comprehensive report to the Auckland Council Environment and Community Committee on this area here: AKL Council homelessness position.pdf The committee made the following decisions following the presentation of this report: Auckland Council’s...