Homeless in New Zealand

'Many' link Govt's emergency housing policy to homelessness rise - minister

Potaka refused to make that connection himself, instead consistently attributing claims of a link to "anecdotal" reports and what others had reported.

Warnings of dramatic increase in 'hidden homeless' - advocate

New Zealand is facing an explosion in numbers of "hidden homeless" people who aren't visible to social services, and it was spreading beyond areas where rough sleepers have previously lived.

Bishop denies emergency housing policy leading to homelessness

That's despite claims from community groups and the opposition that tougher eligibility criteria were raising homelessness levels.

Poll reveals Kiwis' thoughts on issue of homelessness in their community

Recently the Government changed its approach to social housing, promising to sell off what isn’t fit for purpose and build cheaper, more targeted homes.