Auckland Action Against Poverty (AAAP) says every week they assist hundreds of people who queue outside the Clendon Work and Income offices looking for Emergency Assistance. They believe the boost for low-income families in this year's Budget wont do enough to help struggling families.
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Te Puea marae chair concerned over continuing cries for help
Te Puea Marae chairman Hurimoana Dennis says homelessness and poverty are still major problems in the region nine months after the Manaaki Tangata programme was closed at the marae.
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Māori candidates for Tāmaki Makaurau to focus on ending homelessness
Candidates for the Māori Electorate seat of Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Puea Marae Chairman Hurimoana Dennis appeared on Kawe Kōrero tonight to highlight some of the biggest issues plaguing the extended Auckland community.
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NewsSalvation asks New Zealanders to end poverty through Red Shield Appeal
The Salvation Army head of social services Major Pam Waugh says New Zealand has a reputation as a beautiful and prosperous country that’s a great place to live and raise children. However for thousands of families living in poverty, the reality is very different.
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NewsSalvation Army in need of more support ahead of Appeal week
The Salvation Army is expanding its search for collectors for its annual Red Shield Appeal week at the start of May.
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NewsCommunity and business leaders sleep rough to end youth homelessness
Social development agency Lifewise wants business and community leaders to sign up and take part in the event which will see them experience life on the streets and raise critical funds to tackle homelessness.
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NewsSalvation Army report highlights alarming rates of child poverty and homelessness
Child Poverty, the rising prison population and homelessness are three major issues highlighted in the Salvation Army’s 2017 State of the Nation Report.
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Love Soup in Rotorua appeals for more emergency housing
An urgent plea for emergency housing has been issued by Love Soup Rotorua. 15 families are in need of assistance following eviction notices. Some have been in the same house for six years, now they are faced with being homeless.
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Kai in schools aims to help students achieve
A secondary school in Otahuhu is able to provide free meals to students under its functions as a Partnership school. It allows educators to partner with community organisations to raise achievement among Māori and Pasifika students from low socio-economic backgrounds.
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Papakura & Manurewa marae provide Christmas lunch for families in need
Papakura Marae is set to join forces with Manurewa Marae tomorrow to provide a Christmas lunch for hundreds of South Auckland families in need. Te Kāea caught up with some of the 50 volunteers as they prepare for the big feast.
