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We ask Christopher Luxon and Christopher Bishop to stop growing homelessness.
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Christopher Luxon’s Government has intentionally increased homelessness. They were warned their changes would increase homelessness, they went ahead, and homelessness increased.

They must make different political decisions to stop the growing problem, and instead ensure that everyone in this country has access to a safe, warm, dry, and affordable home.

We are calling on the Government to:

  • Reverse their changes to emergency housing eligibility criteria, which are worsening homelessness
  • Ensure emergency homelessness responses are fit for purpose by:
    • Introducing ‘Duty to Assist’ legislation, which would require the Government to proactively help people - especially our young people - with the support they need, instead of putting up barriers
    • Ensuring emergency housing assistance is continued until someone has access to suitable housing, without putting people into debt
    • Adequately funding wrap-around support and community organisations that support people with mental health, alcohol and other drugs, budgeting, food and the basics necessary to transition into stable housing
  • Invest in long-term solutions to the housing crisis by:
    • Reinstating the state housing building programme, instead of cancelling over 3,479 new homes
    • Repealing no-cause evictions and strengthening renters’ rights