Homeless
Sprinklers to deter homeless?
Are automatic building washing systems installed to keep the homeless away? Audio
MSD responds to warning of more homeless Auckland families
The Ministry of Social Development's deputy chief executive of housing, Scott Gallacher, "What I can let people know is that the MSG is absolutely committed to everyone in our communicity to make sure… Audio
Warning more Aucklanders face winter without homes
Emergency housing providers are warning more homeless families will be sleeping in cars, parks and garages in Auckland this winter because of a desperate shortage of cheap accommodation. Audio
Providers fear more Auckland families need emergency housing
"I would say that the need has been underreported... people are overcrowded into existing properties with extreme overcrowding". The manager of De Paul House Jan Rutledge talks to our reporter Sharon… Audio
Hurimoana Dennis - helping the homeless
Hurimoana Dennis is the chairman of Te Puea marae at Mangere Bridge in Auckland. this is the marae that opened its doors over the winter and provided a roof over the heads of almost 200 people who… Audio
Broken systems have created homeless crisis - UNICEF
Homelessness is one of the most critical social issues confronting New Zealand, an inquiry into homelessness has been told.
Giving hope through movement
Dancer Rodney Bell tells his story through Meremere, an autobiographical piece that spans 20 years of his life. It addresses issues around homelessness – which Bell was for a few years – and… Audio
Insight: Beacon for the Homeless Closes its Doors
Sharon Brettkelly looks at Te Puea Marae's experience as an emergency housing provider. Video, Audio
Regina Tito: from sleeping rough to helping the homeless
Kathryn Ryan talks to Regina Tito about turning her life around from sleeping rough on the streets to helping Wellington's homeless. She's also the subject of a short documentary film on the homeless… Audio
Te Puea marae calls on others to shelter homeless
As it winds up its Manaaki Tangata programme, Te Puea marae is calling on the government and agencies to take responsibility for housing the homeless. Audio
Minister defends TPK's record on homelessness
Homelessness is too big an issue for Te Puni Kōkiri to deal with alone, the Minister of Māori Development says.
Park up for homes brings in hundreds
Hundreds of people slept in their cars at Mangere Town Centre overnight to protest against conditions which have led to widespread homelessness.
Moteliers open to govt's idea - Hospitality NZ
Hospitality New Zealand believes moteliers would be open to the government pre-purchasing motel rooms for those in need, provided they know exactly who is staying.
Sean Godsell - the park bench shelter
Melbourne-based architect Sean Godsell has designed a park bench that doubles as a shelter for the homeless. That's as well as more traditional architect fare - residential homes through to big… Audio, Gallery
Budget's housing solutions a 'band-aid'
BUDGET 2016 - Budget announcements aiming to remedy Auckland's housing crisis are just "band-aids", one lobby group says.
Is NZ facing a crisis of conscience?
OPINION: More empathy will be needed from society to solve the housing crisis, writes economist Shamubeel Eaqub.
'I've been homeless. I know how it feels'
OPINION: Danielle Bergin once lived in a car and ate at soup kitchens. Now she's helping the homeless, but it's getting harder and harder, she says. Audio
Auckland marae opens doors to homeless
An Auckland marae is opening its doors to homeless families, as the Housing Minister blames record population growth in the region for the city's housing problem.
Politicians urged to hold off on Unitary Plan proposals
The Auckland City Council says it's inappropriate for Wellington politicians to interfere with proposals on how the city should combat spiralling house prices. Audio
