
Act wants checks on gang members' benefits
Studies are split on the effectiveness of schemes similar to what Act is proposing.
Studies are split on the effectiveness of schemes similar to what Act is proposing.
The High Court Justice has reserved his decision.
However, job support numbers are still 20 per cent higher than the start of the pandemic.
Motels selected because they were best placed to provide for 'longer-term whānau needs'.
More than $13 billion was paid through the wage subsidy scheme.
'It's dangerous to have a waiting list in sexual violence.'
The latest numbers show millions being poured into the Bay of Plenty housing crisis.
'Increased public unease about housing special needs persons and families in motels.'
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The Government will directly contract motels for emergency accommodation it's announced.
The Greens have been critical of the scheme, saying the Govt should just raise benefits.
OPINION: It has huge financial consequences for the state, and public trust in Government.
Silverfern Property Services received $14.7 million from the Government.
No central recording of family harm, crime or social disorder at emergency housing.
People in emergency accommodation now charged 25 per cent of their income towards costs.
OPINION: At the very least, taxpayers deserve to know their money's being spent wisely.
Distressing revelations about life in emergency housing continue to emerge.
Former politician arguing against High Court judge's decision in Court of Appeal.
The Government is now spending $1 million a day on emergency and transitional housing.
Her 6-year-old daughter developed lung disease and asthma at their previous state home.
It is up to the marae if they want to temporarily house the homeless in Northland.
'It's become like a battle of attrition,' he says of MSD's emergency benefit programme.
'Motels are no places for children,' a local social support advocate says.
"I didn't realise it was so good, and I'm grateful that the kids are getting this."
In the year up to last December, 7630 new jobs were created in the public sector.
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"It's like they didn't want it ... like they'd rather stay in emergency housing."