Troy and Joseph have been homeless for over 10 years. They say they're trying their best to get off the street but claim WINZ still won't help them.
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Chasing the votes in the Waiariki- a hunger of a different kind
Despite the Māori Party co-leader leading in the Waiariki seat according to Māori Television's election polls, Labour’s Tamati Coffey is gaining support from voters who are suffering from one of the major issues affecting many whānau in Rotorua.
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Harawira calls for Te Puea chair to recommission old boarding schools for homeless
Mana party leader Hone Harawira is calling for Hurimoana Dennis from Te Puea Marae to be paid by the government to recommission old Māori boarding schools to house the homeless.
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100,000 social houses needed in the next decade- Salvation Army
The Salvation Army's latest report 'Taking Stock' shows a minimum of 2000 social houses are needed each year over the next decade to address the country's homelessness problem, with more than half required in Auckland.
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Former homeless man John Heta leads by example
Former homeless man John Heta leads by example. He says, "I'm proof and there's a few others that are proof here too."
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Manurewa community plea for homeless shelter
Following the death of a second homeless man in South Auckland, the local community took to the streets to raise awareness and call for an immediate solution.
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Businesses and tamariki team up to feed homeless
In the spirit of Matariki, the Māori New Year, Te Puni Kōkiri have partnered up with local communities and Newton Central School to provide food and entertainment for those in need. Doors were opened at Lifewise Merge Café on Karangahape road to feed the homeless.
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Homelessness in Manurewa reaches epic proportions
Over 200 people are still waiting for emergency housing in one South Auckland community alone. Manurewa MP Louisa Wall is calling on more government support as homelessness reaches epic proportions.
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Te Puea Marae chairman humbled at Matariki nomination
Last year South Auckland Marae, Te Puea came to the rescue of almost 200 homeless people including 104 children. This week they've reopened their doors to the vulnerable and homeless during the winter.
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NewsNapier's homeless to be helped off the street and into warm homes
Chronically homeless people in Napier will be helped off the street and into warm, safe housing where they will receive wraparound services to help them get their lives back on track, Social Housing Minister Amy Adams has announced.
