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Auckland’s Rough Sleepers Crisis | Auckland News
Auckland’s homelessness crisis is hitting hard: nearly 600 people sleep rough while only 35 beds are available overnight. Though numbers have dipped from last year’s peak, safety concerns—like a recent stabbing—underscore the urgency. Government funding for outreach is vital, but deep mistrust and rigid eligibility rules, such as the 12-month chronic homelessness requirement for Housing First, block access for many. Charities warn that without real alternatives, emergency housing cuts could push more onto the streets—leaving a complex, heartbreaking puzzle with no easy fix. Listen in…
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