The briefing paper asks the Government to recognise homelessness as a significant national issue and to take a multi-sector approach to addressing both the short and long term issues facing the voluntary sector that supports the homeless. Read more on Scoop here.

We can all agree with Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett when she said in October that "it is not suitable for families to have to sleep in caravans, cars, garages or caravan parks". It's more than that - it's unacceptable. But what are we doing about it? Almost...