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Housing Targets Lead to Doubling of Auckland Mission Beds

6/29/2026

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People are sleeping in Auckland City Mission’s laneway because housing is inaccessible despite a 75 % reduction claim, causing the mission to double beds from ten to twenty.
Ministry tied housing target to performance, prompting comments from Housing Minister Tama Potaka and Labour leader Chris Hipkins.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith defended ‘move-on’ orders backed by $14.5 million, while Missioner Helen Robinson said the scheme is distressing because tighter eligibility forces street sleeping.

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People are sleeping in Auckland City Mission’s laneway because housing is inaccessible despite a 75 % reduction claim, causing the mission to double beds from ten to twenty.
Ministry tied housing target to performance, prompting comments from Housing Minister Tama Potaka and Labour leader Chris Hipkins.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith defended ‘move-on’ orders backed by $14.5 million, while Missioner Helen Robinson said the scheme is distressing because tighter eligibility forces street sleeping.