MSD moving homeless to Kaeo

Aug 21, 2017 | News

Kaeo Primary School principal Paul Barker said five new children from families being housed in a former holiday park have started at his school in the last week, but the community already had problems dealing with its own issues arising from poverty. He said housing...

More motels bought in areas where state housing has been sold off

Aug 17, 2017 | News

The Herald reported today that the Government began funding emergency housing for the first time in late 2015 because of drastic housing shortages and rising costs, and its role in the sector continues to expand. In all, it has now spent $350 million on emergency...

New Emergency housing for Gisborne

Aug 14, 2017 | News

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 Mayor thrilled with Housing First’s progress

Aug 14, 2017 | Uncategorised

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...

Auckland Council position on homelessness

Aug 10, 2017 | News

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...