The Government has announced a more than $1 million investment in local homelessness services in Lower Hutt, Hamilton, Upper Hutt and Whangārei.
Associate Housing Minister, Tama Potaka said the funding will boost existing short-term homelessness services in Lower Hutt and establish new services in Hamilton, Upper Hutt and Whangārei.
“Homelessness has been a problem in New Zealand for decades. We have a broken housing system that is more severe in challenging economic times,” said Mr Potaka.
“Earlier this year, we announced an additional $14.5 million for short-term actions to support people sleeping rough.
“That funding expanded outreach and support services across New Zealand, while continuing proven initiatives already helping people in our main centres.
“This latest investment builds on that work. It will mean more people sleeping rough can be reached, supported and connected with a pathway into stable housing.
“These communities have unmet need and local providers ready to get help to people quickly.”
Mr Potaka said local organisations understand their communities and know how to reach people who may otherwise fall through the gaps.
“This funding backs those frontline providers to deliver practical support and improve outcomes for individuals and whānau.”
“Our Government is delivering more homes and backing the local services that help people move off the streets and into stable housing,” Mr Potaka says.
