September 23, 2024

57% drop in emergency housing numbers has government lauding progress

The number of households in emergency housing has decreased by 57% between December 2023 and August 2024, with over 645 households, including 1311 children, moving into social housing. Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka credited the Priority One policy, while acknowledging concerns about tracking those exiting the system. Potaka talked up the balance between monitoring interventions and respecting privacy, as the government aims for a 75% reduction in emergency housing by 2030.

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