Diane Robertson
City Mission worried about demand for food parcels
The Auckland City Mission says chronic poverty means food parcels are increasingly becoming a way of life for many people, instead of just a stop-gap measure. Audio
Unprecedented demand for food parcels this Christmas
The Auckland City Mission says there is an unprecedented demand for food parcels this Christmas, matched by an all-time low in donations. Audio
Business and social leaders call for clear economic plan
Business and social leaders are demanding the Prime Minister present a clear cohesive package for economic growth during his annual statement to Parliament. Audio
Auckland's homeless to gain inner city housing
Resource consent has been given for a $100,000,000 project with 80 inner city apartments in Auckland for homeless people to shift into. Audio
The new poor
A discussion on the New Poor - professionals and middle income earners who have been hit by the recession, and the job losses that accompany it. How do they deal with being unemployed? Audio
Auckland Councillor Wants Homeless Removed From Streets
Paul Goldsmith says it is unacceptable for vagrants to be seen on the city's streets and wants the police to move them on. Audio
Auckland City Mission
The mission is seeing its highest number of homeless in 10 years. Audio