Housing crisis tragedy for the future of children s education, welfare
2 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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Angel Kaur has been on the social housing waiting list for nearly three years, with six months of that in the highest priority group. Photo / Alex Burton
Angel Kaur has been on the social housing waiting list for nearly three years, with six months of that in the highest priority group. Photo / Alex Burton
It was her fourth school in two years.
The fourth time entering a new classroom, catching up to her peers, making new friends, and she d had enough. Tears poured down the primary school pupil s cheeks
Emergency Housing clients throw rental opportunities to stay in cheaper accommodation, rental agent says
2 Feb, 2021 05:00 PM
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Clients in emergency housing need to show they ve made reasonable efforts to look for other accommodation options, Ministry of Social Development says. Photo / File
Eating a pie, smelling like cigarettes, rude, and poorly presented - some emergency housing clients are showing up to rental viewings to tick a box to stay in cheaper accommodation, rental agents say. When they re turned away, some ask for a letter to prove they showed up, one agent says.
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) has confirmed clients in emergency housing need to show they ve made reasonable efforts to look for other accommodation options.