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Christchurch's new Housing First program launched in September 2025 with $10M to help 19 people avoid homelessness, but a housing shortage leaves 100 on a waitlist.
Christchurch launched Housing First Ōtautahi in September 2025 with $10 million in government funding to combat homelessness by providing immediate support to those recently without housing.
In its first week, the outreach team—five workers, two nurses, and a housing locator—engaged 19 people, including elderly individuals and youth, many avoiding institutional care.
The program targets those not yet meeting long-term homelessness criteria, aiming to prevent entrenchment.
Despite improved outreach and data collection, a shortage of available housing limits effectiveness, leaving around 100 people on a waitlist.
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El nuevo programa Housing First de Christchurch se lanzó en septiembre de 2025 con $10M para ayudar a 19 personas a evitar la falta de vivienda, pero la escasez de vivienda deja a 100 en una lista de espera.