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Youth Homelessness Crisis in Auckland Spurs Calls for Housing Investment

4 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 20
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What happened

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The youth development organization Kick Back reported that its general manager, Aaron Hendry, helped 74 children and young people access shelter in Auckland over the last five months. Kick Back is now urging political leaders to commit to ending youth homelessness.

From rnz.co.nz

Why it matters

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The organization is calling for specific policy changes, including introducing duty to assist laws, developing a youth homelessness strategy, and increasing investment in youth and public housing services. These demands place pressure on local and national governing bodies.

From rnz.co.nz

Who's involved

  • HendryGeneral manager of Kick Back, providing shelter assistance in Auckland
  • AucklandCity where the youth homelessness crisis response is taking place
  • Auckland CouncilGoverning body responsible for regional services and finances in Auckland
  • Wayne BrownMayor of Auckland, exercising formal governance over the city
  • Chris HipkinsPrime Minister of New Zealand, a political leader being called upon

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Auckland CouncilSpeculative

    Auckland Council might face funding access pressure from demands for core housing services and policy changes.

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