Housing is a human right

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.

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.

Initial findings from Ira Mata, Ira Tangata: Auckland’s Homeless Count – the first Point in Time, region-wide street count of unsheltered homelessness and people in temporary accommodation in Auckland – were released today by Mayor Phil Goff.

Aroha, one of the first women to be housed by the Housing First programme, says she has come a long way since her days living on Auckland’s streets. Reporters Ben Leahy and Isaac Davison found out more.

Eighty-three per cent of homeless Aucklanders taken off the streets by a multimillion-dollar housing scheme have kept a roof over their head. Nick Truebridge reports.