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Housing Minister Faces Homelessness Reality | Auckland News
Housing Minister Chris Bishop admits homelessness remains a tough challenge, with no guarantee of shelter for everyone every night — a reality that persists even under the previous government. After confirming last week that universal nightly shelter isn’t feasible, Bishop highlights his three-year push to accelerate housing construction and expand social homes, announcing 820 new units nationwide, especially in underserved regions like the east coast and far north. He also praised expanded outreach services in Auckland and stressed that emergency housing is available for those with genuine…
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