Auckland homelessness more than doubles in year to September

Tuesday 16 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 16 Dec 2025, 9:13am

In this story Salvation Army, Community Housing Aotearoa

A survey of housing support providers shows Auckland homelessness rose to 940 people in the year ending September. Workers at a special court assisting those without shelter report seeing increased levels of distress and poor mental health among clients.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 16 Dec 2025, 8:57am

   Homelessness in Auckland more than doubles to 940 people in year to September - survey (opens in new tab)

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2. 1News via RNZTue 16 Dec 2025, 9:13am

   Homelessness in Auckland more than doubles in a year (opens in new tab)