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No Absolute Shelter Guarantee | Wellington News
Housing Minister Chris Bishop admits there’s no absolute guarantee of shelter for everyone each night, calling it unacceptable—but stresses this wasn’t a new problem under the previous government. Over the past three years, he’s pushed fast-track legislation and built 820 new social homes, targeting regions like the east coast and far north. Emergency housing remains available for those with genuine, short-term needs, though outreach services are expanding in Auckland. While proud of progress, Bishop and Associate Minister Tama Potaka caution that a legal guarantee wouldn’t work—instead…
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