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Salvation Army calls for action as homelessness rises across New Zealand

NZ HeraldWaikato TimesThe PressThe PostRNZOtago Daily TimesTuesday 29 July 2025 · 6 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Salvation Army, Community Housing Aotearoa

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New data from the Salvation Army shows one in every 1,000 New Zealanders is currently without shelter. The organisation reports that homelessness is increasing across nearly all communities, including a rise in people living in cars or uninhabitable housing.

How they headlined it

First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 29 Jul 2025, 6:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 6 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Sharp rise in homelessness prompts Salvation Army call for action (opens in new tab)

  2. Waikato TimesWaikato Times via RNZ

    One in every 1000 New Zealanders without shelter - Salvation Army (opens in new tab)

    Also on The Press (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab), RNZ (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    One in every 1000 NZers without shelter: Salvation Army (opens in new tab)