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Homeless NZ

@Homeless_NZ

Homeless New Zealand's a not for profit, connecting anyone facing homelessness to emergency accommodation, free food, clothes, legal, counselling...

 Wellington, New Zealand
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Joined February 2018
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Homeless in New Zealand tvnz.co.nz/one-news/homeless
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Today, on Remembrance Day, we pause to remember and honour all those who have served, sacrificed and lost their lives in conflicts past and present. We remember the courage, bravery and selflessness of the men and women who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today.
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'The cost of living in NZ is so high, we can't afford children' 1news.co.nz/2026/06/28/the-c…
'The cost of living in NZ is so high, we can't afford children'

'The cost of living in NZ is so high, we can't afford children'

House and food prices led a Wellington woman and her American husband to make some tough decisions.

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40% of Kiwis taking on debt to cover increased living costs - Kiwibank

40% of Kiwis taking on debt to cover increased living costs - Kiwibank

The cost of living - and rising grocery bills in particular - is proving a big barrier to New Zealanders saving, according to a new report from Kiwibank.

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Homelessness affects thousands across Aotearoa NZ. In 2023, 4,965 people lived without shelter, up 37% since 2018. Everyone deserves dignity, safety and a home. Support Homeless New Zealand. #Homelessness #AotearoaNZ
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Older people facing impossible choices as cost of living continues to bite

Older people facing impossible choices as cost of living continues to bite

Age Concern Auckland says older people are facing impossible choices as the surging cost of living crisis continues to bite.

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Rising fuel prices drive biggest increase in household living costs this year. stuff.co.nz/nz-news/36101214…
The rising cost of living has accelerated

The rising cost of living has accelerated

The average household’s cost of living increased 3.2% in the 12 months to the June 2026 quarter, up from 2.1% in the year to March.

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Cost of living crisis deepening for many Kiwis, researcher says. 1news.co.nz/2026/06/23/cost-…
Cost of living crisis deepening for many Kiwis, researcher says

Cost of living crisis deepening for many Kiwis, researcher says

Otago University Senior Research Fellow Kimberly O’Sullivan says new data shows the situation is not improving for those in hardship.

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NZ election: Unusually gloomy Kiwis deliver tightest election in years

NZ election: Unusually gloomy Kiwis deliver tightest election in years

The national mood is low, and faith in politics even lower - with voters deserting the major parties at the polls.

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Homelessness affects thousands across Aotearoa NZ. In 2023, 4,965 people lived without shelter, up 37% since 2018. Everyone deserves dignity, safety and a home. Support Homeless New Zealand. #Homelessness #AotearoaNZ
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No guarantee shelter can be provided for every rough sleeper - officials

No guarantee shelter can be provided for every rough sleeper - officials

Weeks before the government is set to give police powers to move on rough sleepers, officials have admitted to RNZ they can't guarantee immediate shelter for anyone on any given night.

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Youth advocates urge rangatahi to vote as homelessness concerns grow

Youth advocates urge rangatahi to vote as homelessness concerns grow

Youth and housing advocates are urging whānau to haere ki te pōti, saying political decisions can have a real impact on youth homelessness.

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What happens when young women facing homelessness have nowhere left to turn? This powerful Stuff investigation explores the lives of young women — including deportees — confronting homelessness, loss and despair. stuff.co.nz/nz-news/36102012…
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Homelessness affects thousands across Aotearoa NZ. In 2023, 4,965 people lived without shelter, up 37% since 2018. Everyone deserves dignity, safety and a home. Support Homeless New Zealand. #Homelessness #AotearoaNZ
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New Zealand 'needs more low cost, affordable pensioner housing' - National leader Christopher Luxon promises expansion of granny flat rules, more affordable housing for seniors interest.co.nz/property/1407…
National promises more social housing for seniors, expanding granny flat and tiny home rules

National promises more social housing for seniors, expanding granny flat and tiny home rules

New Zealand 'needs more low cost, affordable pensioner housing' - National leader Christopher Luxon promises expansion of granny flat rules, more affordable housing for seniors

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Palmerston North narrowly keeps social housing rent cap. thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361112…
Palmerston North narrowly keeps social housing rent cap

Palmerston North narrowly keeps social housing rent cap

Palmerston North councillors' efforts to find about $16 million in savings over the next 10 years has seen them weigh up removing the rent cap for social housing tenants.

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Every child deserves a safe place to call home. Child homelessness in Aotearoa is about more than housing — it’s about stability, wellbeing and the future of our tamariki. This RNZ piece asks what needs to change. An important conversation: rnz.co.nz/news/te-ao-maori/5…
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Every person deserves dignity, respect and a safe place to call home. A recent article in The Post highlights serious concerns about how people experiencing homelessness are treated in New Zealand. Read the article: thepost.co.nz/nz-news/361056…
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What happens when young women facing homelessness have nowhere left to turn? This powerful Stuff investigation explores the lives of young women — including deportees — confronting homelessness, loss and despair. stuff.co.nz/nz-news/36102012…
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‘Move on’ powers only mask NZ’s homelessness problem, expert claims. 1news.co.nz/2026/03/01/move-…
‘Move on’ powers only mask NZ’s homelessness problem, expert claims

‘Move on’ powers only mask NZ’s homelessness problem, expert claims

While the approach may move people out of central business districts temporarily, it won’t tackle homelessness in the long term, writes Brodie Fraser.

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