57% decrease in emergency housing motel households in NZ from Dec 2023 to Aug 2024 due to govt's Priority One policy.

In New Zealand, the number of households in emergency housing motels decreased by 57% from December 2023 to August 2024, thanks to the government's Priority One policy, which focuses on families with children in emergency housing for over 12 weeks. This initiative has facilitated the transition of 645 households to social housing. The government aims for a further 75% reduction by 2030, while local residents in Rotorua express concerns over the influx of relocated individuals.