Salvation Army reports increasing homelessness in North Canterbury

Thursday 29 October 2026 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 30 Oct, 9:11am

In this story ACC, Salvation Army, Waimakariri District Council

Homelessness is growing in North Canterbury, though official statistics are failing to capture the issue. The Salvation Army is working with police and the Waimakariri District Council to develop a local response to the rising problem.

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1. RNZThu 29 Oct, 11:35am

   The hidden issue of homelessness in North Canterbury (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Press (opens in new tab), NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 29 Oct, 12:00pm

   Salvation Army responds to growing homelessness (opens in new tab)

   • Dealing with the hidden issue of homelessness in North Canterbury (opens in new tab) Fri 30 Oct, 9:11am