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Emergency Housing Targets Under Fire | Auckland News
The Ministry of Social Development is under fire for tying staff performance to slashing emergency housing numbers — a move critics call a “perverse incentive” that could push vulnerable people out of care. Yet CEO Debbie Power insists the targets are government-mandated and that everyone eligible still gets housing. Last year’s 75% reduction goal was met ahead of schedule, dropping households from nearly 3,000 to under 500. New rules now make access harder, and managers review every denied application. While regions hit targets, they’re now expected to maintain them — even as warnings grow…
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