Tag: homelessness
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Labour Criticizes PM Luxon Over Homelessness Comments
Labour's Kieran McAnulty has accused Prime Minister Christopher Luxon of being out of touch with homelessness realities, citing alleged factual errors about night shelters and claiming government policies worsen the housing crisis.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsLabour PartyNational PartyEconomySocial Issues Christopher LuxonKieran McAnultyHomelessnessNight SheltersHousing CrisisNew Zealand Labour PartyElection
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Green Party Slams Government's "Drop in the Bucket" Homelessness Funding
The Green Party criticizes the New Zealand Government's "drop in the bucket" funding for homelessness, citing record levels, including 57,000 women and half of all homeless under 24. They advocate for their "Duty to Assist" bill and increased public housing.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsLegalEducation Green PartyHomelessnessHousing FirstGovernment fundingDuty to AssistWellingtonElection
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Labour Slams National Over Failed Housing Targets and Worsening Homelessness
Labour criticizes National's housing policies, claiming they worsen the crisis and fail to meet building targets. Spokesperson Kieran McAnulty highlights rising homelessness and calls for more homes, not just managing consequences.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsLabour PartyNational PartyEconomyReal Estate National governmenthousing crisishomelessnessKieran McAnultyChris BishopNew Zealand Labour PartyElection
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New Zealand Government Boosts Support for Rough Sleepers with $14.5 Million Investment
The New Zealand Government is investing an additional $14.5 million to expand homelessness support services. This funding will extend proven initiatives and introduce new outreach programs in six additional locations across the country.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesEmployment and Labor New Zealand GovernmentHomelessnessHousing SupportGovernment FundingSocial ServicesChris BishopTama Potaka
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Green Party Slams Budget 2026 as Lacking Vision and Burdening Vulnerable
The Green Party criticizes Budget 2026, claiming it lacks vision and burdens vulnerable New Zealanders. Co-leaders Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson highlight increased homelessness, fossil fuel reliance, and spending on prisons over social support.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesEnergyLegal Green PartyBudget 2026homelessnessfossil fuelsgovernment spendingcost of livingElection
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Community Housing Aotearoa Warns Against Social Housing Policy Changes
Community Housing Aotearoa urges the New Zealand Government to reconsider proposed social housing changes, warning that tighter eligibility and increased rents could exacerbate homelessness and disproportionately affect vulnerable households, despite agreeing on the need for increased supply.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyReal EstateSocial IssuesEducation Community Housing AotearoaSocial HousingHousing PolicyHomelessnessAffordable HousingPaul Gilberd
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Labour Warns Government's Homelessness Policy Will Fail and Criminalize Rough Sleeping
Labour warns the Government's new policy on antisocial behavior will fail, criminalizing rough sleeping and displacing homeless individuals to suburbs. Spokespersons Kieran McAnulty and Camilla Belich cite warnings from multiple agencies against the "doomed-to-fail" approach.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthGeneral PoliticsLabour PartyNational PartySocial IssuesLegalEconomy HomelessnessGovernment PolicyKieran McAnultyCamilla BelichNew Zealand Labour PartyElection
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Stats NZ Invites Community Voices for Data System Modernization
Stats NZ is forming new advisory groups for Pacific, rainbow, and homeless communities to help shape the next census and modernize its data systems, emphasizing collaborative design.
Politics and GovernmentWorld Stats NZCensusCommunity Advisory GroupsData ModernizationPacific CommunityRainbow CommunityHomelessnessStatistics New Zealand