Lifewise Big Sleepout 2016

Jun 21, 2016 | Events

As well as raising funds, the Lifewise Big Sleepout aims to deconstruct misconceptions surrounding homelessness. Now in its seventh year the impact the event has on participants continues to astound the Lifewise team. “Talking to people who have experienced...

Park up for Homes- the housing emergency in New Zealand

Jun 21, 2016 | News

Graphic by Toby Morris RNZ Read the news reports here: New Zealand Herald talks about Park up for Homes: where hundreds spend the night in cars in support of homeless families. And here Park up for Homes is reported by Maori Television . The 15 June column by graphic...

Demand for more community housing overwhelming

Jun 21, 2016 | News

“What we need is permanent housing solutions in areas of need – there’s too many barriers in the way and we need less pop up solutions like the relocation grant.” Listen to the Radio New Zealand interview here. Community groups say...
Auckland Council housing provision consultation

Auckland Council housing provision consultation

Jun 9, 2016 | Submissions

Their proposalis to partner with a third party social housing provider to form a new CHP that is separate to the council but that the council have a minority interest in. It appears that they are pursuing a similar path to Christchurch City Council which has stated...

Local authorities and social housing

Jun 9, 2016 | News

This article has been developed from his presentation to the Wellington City Council. In his usual direct and engaging style, Shamubeel provides an insightful review of the current status of housing for the poor and vulnerable in New Zealand along with some of the...

Emergency housing funding update

Jun 9, 2016 | News

From 1 July 2016, the contracting for emergency housing with the Ministry of Social Development will change.A Request for Proposals (RFP) for emergency housing places is now available on the Government Electronic Tendering System(GETS): 17568641. While the closing...

Number rough sleeping in Auckland increase

Jun 9, 2016 | News

On the night of the 22nd of May The Auckland Rough Sleepers Initiative conducted its 10th Street Count. It is conservatively estimated that at least 200+ people were sleeping rough on the night of the count. At 147 the last street count in 2014 passed the 100 mark for...