Emergency Housing
Government says no plans to stop state house sell-off
The Government says it's committed to continue selling off state houses, despite revelations on Checkpoint that a shortage of state homes has people borrowing money from WINZ for temporary hotel… Audio
WINZ loans grow $40m in five years to $417m
Beneficiaries have borrowed more than $400 million from the Ministry of Social Development, a figure that continues to grow. Audio
Labour speaks out on WINZ debt
Labour's Social Development spokesperson Carmel Sepuloni joins Checkpoint to discuss the $417 million debt beneficiaries have accrued with WINZ. Video, Audio
Beneficiaries $417 million in debt to WINZ
Beneficiaries are a total of $417 million in debt to WINZ, with some owing as much as $74,000 each. Video, Audio
Emergency WINZ debt at over $50k for family
A family that has required extensive emergency housing is over $50,000 in debt to WINZ after remaining in a motel unit for many months. Audio
'I've been homeless. I know how it feels'
OPINION: Danielle Bergin once lived in a car and ate at soup kitchens. Now she's helping the homeless, but it's getting harder and harder, she says. Audio
Opposition parties call for more state houses
Pressure is mounting on the Government to allow Housing New Zealand to retain its dividend as social housing groups report more and more people being forced to live in cars, shipping containers and… Audio
Homeless falling into debt by WINZ motel policy
Homeless people are being left in debt after being put up in motels by WINZ at their own cost. Alex Ashton reports. Audio
Govt providing millions for Auckland emergency housing
Auckland emergency housing providers are hoping a new government fund will help them to get more people out of cars and garages and into proper housing. Audio
Boost in emergency housing funding welcomed
Emergency housing providers are welcoming a 41 million dollar boost in government funding, saying it won't solve the crisis but it will help Audio
Will extra money for emergency housing fall short?
The Labour Party say plans to spend millions on emergency housing don't come close to addressing the issue of homelessness. Audio
Emergency housing funding 'user pays'
The Government will put 41.1 million dollars over four years towards emergency housing. The Social Development Minister, Paula Bennett, made the announcement at the Wellington Night Shelter this… Audio
Where's the promised $2m for emergency housing?
Nearly five months on from the government's promise to pump $2 million into emergency housing in Auckland, no money has been spent. Audio
Salvation Army says funding slow to reach families
The Salvation Army says it could take up to a year for the emergency housing funding to reach the families that need it. Audio
Government still to spend emergency housing money
Nearly five months on from the Government's promise to pump two-million-dollars into emergency housing in Auckland, no money has been spent. Audio
Mayor says Hamilton homeless project could be replicated
We've been reporting on the increasing numbers of people asking for help with emergency housing. Yesterday we carried an interview with a spokesperson from the Ministry of Social Development who… Audio
Emergency housing funding 'just a band-aid'
Social housing groups say $2 million in funding for new emergency housing in Auckland won't do much to solve an overwhelming national problem.
Housing provider questions Govt's approach to emergency housing
Social housing providers are asking why the Government is providing funding for new emergency housing in Auckland, instead of giving extra support to those already doing the job. Audio