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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.
From one dwelling to eight; community collaboration creates more homes in Masterton
LinkPeople, Pathways and Trust House are working collaboratively to provide a supported accommodation service for people experiencing mental illness. Hon Jenny Salesa officially opened the service on 7 March.
Collaborative response to homelessness in the Rotorua community
On Monday 26 February, local Rotorua agencies and community members conducted a count of rough sleepers in Rotorua. Already we are seeing a collaborative approach to ending homelessness.
Rotorua Homeless Head Count will help inform discussion – Rotorua Daily Post
Organisations around Rotorua have banded together to try and get a clear picture of homelessness in the city - and what can be done about it. Reporter Zizi Sparks found out more.