New Zealand's Ministry of Social Development introduces stricter housing grant criteria, sparking concerns from Māori housing rights organization Te Matapihi.

New Zealand's Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is introducing stricter eligibility criteria and a 13-week stand-down period for housing grant breaches, sparking concerns from Te Matapihi, an organization advocating for Māori housing rights, about worsening the housing crisis for vulnerable populations. Acting CEO Ali Hamlin-Paenga has called for transparency from the MSD, urging them to explain the rationale behind the changes and their anticipated impact on those in desperate need of emergency housing. Te Matapihi believes a multi-faceted approach, including transparency, dialogue, and compassion in rule implementation, is needed to address the emergency housing crisis.

August 09, 2024
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