Housing is a human right
Care as a Pathway to Homelessness
As part of his MBA studies at Waikato University, Housing First Auckland Collective member and LinkPeople general manager Rami Alrudaini looked at the link between being in state care and experiences of homelessness.
New homelessness measures a positive step forward
Housing First Auckland is optimistic extra government support for sustaining tenancies signals a commitment to a multi-pronged approach to tackling homelessness.
Culturally appropriate responses needed to address Māori homelessness
The full report from last year’s first Auckland-wide Point in Time count was released today by Auckland Council and the Housing First Auckland Collective. The additional findings highlight the overrepresentation of Māori among those who were homeless on the night of the count.
Housing First Auckland welcomes Government’s commitment to end homelessness
The Government’s announcement to increase its investment in Housing First services across New Zealand is positive news for the additional 1,044 people and families who will benefit from the funding.
One Year On: Govt exceeds some social housing promises – fails on others – Radio NZ
Stan, one of the first people to be housed by Housing First Auckland, has been in his South Auckland home for more than a year. Reporter Eva Corlett found out more about Stan’s experience and the government’s investment in housing.