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Hundreds are off the streets, but it’s only ‘scratching the surface’, expert says – Manukau Courier
Chris Harrowell met with Rami Alrudaini to find out more about Housing First in South Auckland and the upcoming Auckland's Homeless Count - announced recently by Housing First project manager Fiona Hamilton and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff.
$100 million to tackle homelessness – Beehive
Government has announced a $100 million investment to tackle homelessness, including $63 million for Housing First services across the country, over four years.
Auckland collective welcomes Government’s commitment to end homelessness
Project lead Julie Nelson said the Government's announcement this morning to increase investment in Housing First services is positive news for the 1,450 people who will benefit from this funding.
Homeless count in Rotorua to be replicated in national Government survey – 1 NEWS
Reporter Katie Bradford met with Christine Hall, LinkPeople and Haehaetu Barrett, Lifewise to find out more about the recent street count in Rotorua, as Government announces it is working on a plan for a national count.
Forty rough sleepers housed in south Auckland over past 12 months – Manukau Courier
LinkPeople has housed more than 40 rough sleepers in South Auckland as part of the Housing First Auckland collective. Reporter Chris Harrowell found out more.
Homeless head count finds 48 people sleeping rough in Rotorua – Rotorua Daily Post
On 26 February, a one-night count of Rotorua's homeless has found 48 people sleeping rough. Reporter Zizi Sparks interviewed Lifewise, LinkPeople and the Ministry of Social Development to find out more.