Auckland City Mission residents of Te Ao Mārama apartment block reject blame for city's crime rates.
Residents of Auckland City Mission apartment block, Te Ao Mārama, reject blame for the city's crime rates. Rupert D’Arth, one of 80 residents, says crime is common in the area near Karangahape Road, and the residents are there due to their second chance after homelessness. Many residents struggle with addiction and mental health. D’Arth, an early renter, now participates in local business and safety associations.
June 30, 2024
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