NZCCSS vulnerability report 2009-2016

NZCCSS vulnerability report 2009-2016

“There is a real contradiction in government support and our members’ experience,” says Trevor. Work and Income’s Special Needs Grants for food have decreased by 28% from December 2009 to December 2015, but the demand for food parcels has skyrocketed. Housing...

Plan of action for homeless in Tauranga

From there they would assess their needs for the next three months, including what services and support was currently available and what other support was needed. In a statement from the steering group it said they would look into an opportunity to present to Tauranga...

Demand for more community housing overwhelming

“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...