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Planners, housing providers and submitters debated at the hearing how emergency housing accommodation should be treated under the district plan.

From 62 motels to one: Rotorua emergency housing crisis 'behind us'

Rotorua now has about a dozen households supported at one motel, as increased public housing and easier access to private rentals eases demand.

Tue, Oct 20

31:53

Beggars and rough sleepers are a common sight in New Zealand's town and city centres.

Ex-judge says move-on orders unworkable and 'callous'

"It was blindingly obvious to me that if you simply fixed the reason that someone was repeatedly coming into court, all the negative consequences would largely go."

Sun, Jul 26

8:39

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the Summary Offences Act will be amended to give police officers additional enforcement powers.

Does NZ have night shelters? PM stands by remark – Labour says 'out of touch'

"We don't think the evidence works where someone shows up for one day and moves on," Christopher Luxon said in Parliament.

Wed, Jul 1

3:04

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins. File photo.

Hipkins says he will scrap 'morally bankrupt' MSD staff metrics

On Sunday, Q+A reported MSD managers were being individually assessed on whether they keep emergency housing numbers under the Government's targets.

Tue, Jun 30

2:01

As the Government hails a sharp drop in emergency housing, charities warn the people locked out are ending up on the street.

'Perverse incentive': MSD staff metrics include emergency housing grants

Some staff receive regular grading on eleven measures, including the number of people in their region who receive emergency housing grants.

Sun, Jun 28

14:34

'Storm before the storm' warning on homelessness in Hamilton

'Storm before the storm' warning on homelessness in Hamilton

Advocates say homelessness in the city has worsened since October and fear the worst is yet to come.

Wed, Jun 24

1:33

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the Summary Offences Act will be amended to give police officers additional enforcement powers.

Does NZ have night shelters? PM stands by remark – Labour says 'out of touch'

"We don't think the evidence works where someone shows up for one day and moves on," Christopher Luxon said in Parliament.

Wed, Jul 1

3:04

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins. File photo.

Hipkins says he will scrap 'morally bankrupt' MSD staff metrics

On Sunday, Q+A reported MSD managers were being individually assessed on whether they keep emergency housing numbers under the Government's targets.

Tue, Jun 30

2:01

As the Government hails a sharp drop in emergency housing, charities warn the people locked out are ending up on the street.

'Perverse incentive': MSD staff metrics include emergency housing grants

Some staff receive regular grading on eleven measures, including the number of people in their region who receive emergency housing grants.

Sun, Jun 28

14:34

'Storm before the storm' warning on homelessness in Hamilton

'Storm before the storm' warning on homelessness in Hamilton

Advocates say homelessness in the city has worsened since October and fear the worst is yet to come.

Wed, Jun 24

1:33

Planners, housing providers and submitters debated at the hearing how emergency housing accommodation should be treated under the district plan.

From 62 motels to one: Rotorua emergency housing crisis 'behind us'

Rotorua now has about a dozen households supported at one motel, as increased public housing and easier access to private rentals eases demand.

Tue, Oct 20

31:53

Beggars and rough sleepers are a common sight in New Zealand's town and city centres.

Ex-judge says move-on orders unworkable and 'callous'

"It was blindingly obvious to me that if you simply fixed the reason that someone was repeatedly coming into court, all the negative consequences would largely go."

Sun, Jul 26

8:39

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the Summary Offences Act will be amended to give police officers additional enforcement powers.

Does NZ have night shelters? PM stands by remark – Labour says 'out of touch'

"We don't think the evidence works where someone shows up for one day and moves on," Christopher Luxon said in Parliament.

Wed, Jul 1

3:04

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins. File photo.

Hipkins says he will scrap 'morally bankrupt' MSD staff metrics

On Sunday, Q+A reported MSD managers were being individually assessed on whether they keep emergency housing numbers under the Government's targets.

Tue, Jun 30

2:01

As the Government hails a sharp drop in emergency housing, charities warn the people locked out are ending up on the street.

'Perverse incentive': MSD staff metrics include emergency housing grants

Some staff receive regular grading on eleven measures, including the number of people in their region who receive emergency housing grants.

Sun, Jun 28

14:34

'Storm before the storm' warning on homelessness in Hamilton

'Storm before the storm' warning on homelessness in Hamilton

Advocates say homelessness in the city has worsened since October and fear the worst is yet to come.

Wed, Jun 24

1:33

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