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Wellington City Mission today opened an emergency housing complex that can accommodate up to 100 individuals and whānau.
The Government is contributing about $15 million over 3 years to support Te Pā Pori, which is in the former Wild Zebra Backpackers lodge on Tory Street.
Homeless Minister Marama Davidson says the Government needs to balance the long-term goal of increasing public housing supply with the imperative to provide immediate support to whanau and individuals who find themselves without a home.
She says being homeless can strip people of dignity and hope, and having a safe and secure place to stay while the right support services are available is crucial to ensuring people can transition to long term suitable housing.