Government outlines plan to support people sleeping rough

Friday 5 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 5 Sep 2025, 11:37am

In this story Chris Bishop, Tama Potaka, Ministry of Social Development

Housing Minister Chris Bishop has announced measures to help rough sleepers transition into social housing. The plan includes expanding Housing First and boosting support services following reports showing a sharp increase in homelessness across New Zealand.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldFri 5 Sep 2025, 11:19am

   Homeless plans: Housing Minister Chris Bishop outlines ‘actions to support’ rough sleepers (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 5 Sep 2025, 11:37am

   Govt outlines plan to help rough sleepers into social housing (opens in new tab)