Homeless
Hurimoana Dennis - helping the homeless
Hurimoana Dennis is the chairman of Te Puea marae at Mangere Bridge in Auckland. this is the marae that opened its doors over the winter and provided a roof over the heads of almost 200 people who… Audio
Broken systems have created homeless crisis - UNICEF
Homelessness is one of the most critical social issues confronting New Zealand, an inquiry into homelessness has been told.
Giving hope through movement
Dancer Rodney Bell tells his story through Meremere, an autobiographical piece that spans 20 years of his life. It addresses issues around homelessness – which Bell was for a few years – and… Audio
Insight: Beacon for the Homeless Closes its Doors
Sharon Brettkelly looks at Te Puea Marae's experience as an emergency housing provider. Video, Audio
Regina Tito: from sleeping rough to helping the homeless
Kathryn Ryan talks to Regina Tito about turning her life around from sleeping rough on the streets to helping Wellington's homeless. She's also the subject of a short documentary film on the homeless… Audio
Te Puea marae calls on others to shelter homeless
As it winds up its Manaaki Tangata programme, Te Puea marae is calling on the government and agencies to take responsibility for housing the homeless. Audio
Minister defends TPK's record on homelessness
Homelessness is too big an issue for Te Puni Kōkiri to deal with alone, the Minister of Māori Development says.
Park up for homes brings in hundreds
Hundreds of people slept in their cars at Mangere Town Centre overnight to protest against conditions which have led to widespread homelessness.
Moteliers open to govt's idea - Hospitality NZ
Hospitality New Zealand believes moteliers would be open to the government pre-purchasing motel rooms for those in need, provided they know exactly who is staying.
Sean Godsell - the park bench shelter
Melbourne-based architect Sean Godsell has designed a park bench that doubles as a shelter for the homeless. That's as well as more traditional architect fare - residential homes through to big… Audio, Gallery
Budget's housing solutions a 'band-aid'
BUDGET 2016 - Budget announcements aiming to remedy Auckland's housing crisis are just "band-aids", one lobby group says.
Is NZ facing a crisis of conscience?
OPINION: More empathy will be needed from society to solve the housing crisis, writes economist Shamubeel Eaqub.
'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
Auckland marae opens doors to homeless
An Auckland marae is opening its doors to homeless families, as the Housing Minister blames record population growth in the region for the city's housing problem.
Politicians urged to hold off on Unitary Plan proposals
The Auckland City Council says it's inappropriate for Wellington politicians to interfere with proposals on how the city should combat spiralling house prices. Audio
Government's homelessness resourcing strategy questioned
Last week the Social Housing Minister announced a 41-million-dollar injection into emergency housing and grants. Audio
Andrew Little, says the PMr is completely out of touch
The opposition leader, Andrew Little, says the Prime Minister is completely out of touch if he thinks families living in cars can simply go to Work and Income for help. Audio
Key: Social nets in place for New Zealanders in hardship
Yesterday on Morning Report we questioned the Prime Minister about what help is in place for those families sleeping in cars, garages and shipping containers. Audio
James Crow: capturing homeless data
Toby Manhire interviews James Crow, the founder of Gimme Shelter, who has launched a campaign to set up the Homeless and Rough Sleeper Health survey, to capture data on the homeless and drive better… Audio