Homelessness
'Shelter for all': Call for action on homelessness
About 500 people, mostly schoolchildren, have gathered outside Parliament to call on the government to do more to tackle homelessness. Video
Toby Carr
Kim Hill talks to Toby Carr is the CEO and founder of trading company DeXTech Ltd, and has just received an international youth leadership award. He is a speaker on the Future of Education panel at… Audio
Boost for project that gets the homeless housed quick
A research project aimed at solving homelessness has been given $2.5 million in government funding.
Homelessness in New Zealand
Dr Kate Amore from the University of Otago, Wellington's He Kainga Oranga/Housing & Health Research Programme shares her research on the growing number of New Zealanders who don't have a house to call… Audio
'More money, more places' for homeless - PM
The government is defending its record on housing the homeless after it was revealed it was taking longer to find places for those desperately in need. Video
Homeless waiting longer for homes, Labour says
The Government is defending its record on housing the homeless after figures show it's taking twice as long to find places for those desperately in need compared to six months ago. Video, Audio
Video: Andrew Little on homelessness
In Focus - Labour Party leader Andrew Little tells Morning Report the lengthening wait for homeless people to get into state housing shows the government's housing programme is a failure. Video
Labour slams massive increase in social housing delays
New figures show it's now taking the Government twice as long to find accomodation for homeless people as it was six months ago. It also appears to be getting harder for government agencies to find… Audio
Families living in cars rose in past year - Labour
The Labour Party is accusing the government of failing to provide enough help for homeless families.
Call to house Wellington homeless in spare rooms
Wellington mayoral candidate Jo Coughlan wants to help people offer their spare rooms to those without homes of their own.
Homeless could live in spare rooms, mayoral candidate says
A Wellington mayoral candidate is suggesting people make their spare rooms available to the homeless, as the council discusses how to deal with the growing issue. Audio
No help given to single, homeless mother, inquiry told
A woman left homeless with her five children after escaping her abusive husband told the final day of an inquiry into homelessness that the government failed to help her. Audio
"Wet" houses for the homeless
A Wellington mayoral candidate Justin Lester wants to set up accomodation where homeless alcoholics can still drink. Audio
People working with rough sleepers welcome Justin Lester's plan
People working with rough sleepers welcome Mayoral candidate Justin Lester's plan for a wet house to tackle homelessness Audio
'It’s never been like it is now'
Social agencies in Tauranga say record numbers are seeking help, with one principal estimating 10 percent of her pupils are living transient lives. Audio
Te Puea Marae prepares to shut its doors to the homeless
Te Puea Marae closes its doors tonight after first opening them to the homeless three months ago. Video, Audio
Ministry of Social Development on Tauranga homelessness
Ministry of Social Development's spokesperson for social housing Kay Read responds to claims of increasing homelessness in Tauranga. Audio
Tauranga agencies struggling with growing number of homeless
Record numbers of homeless seeking help in Tauranga has left social agencies at breaking point. Audio
Chch housing providers voice concerns on homelessness
Housing providers in Christchurch have told a cross party homeless inquiry today that tough choices are having to be made when considering who to house, when everyone is worthy. Audio
Inquiry hears homelessness issues are increasing
Charitable trust founder says the Government isn't doing enough to tackle homelessness as a joint Labour-Green-Maori Party inquiry gets under way at Te Puea marae. Audio
