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Aotearoa’s proposed police expansion would enforce 24-hour move-on orders for homeless youth, sparking criticism over ignoring root causes like housing and inequality.
A proposed expansion of police powers in Aotearoa would allow move-on orders forcing people to leave public spaces for up to 24 hours over rough sleeping, begging, or disorderly conduct, targeting those 14 and older.
Critics, including Māori-led health group Hāpai Te Hauora, warn the measure addresses visibility, not root causes like housing shortages, rising rents, income insecurity, and systemic inequities.
Homelessness has more than doubled in Auckland, with one in seven children in material hardship and Māori disproportionately affected.
Advocates stress that displacement without housing or support worsens instability and that true safety comes from addressing structural barriers, including rental discrimination and inadequate income support.
They urge a shift from punitive measures to equitable, sustainable solutions grounded in housing as a human right.
La expansión de la policía propuesta de Aotearoa haría cumplir las órdenes de mudanza de 24 horas para los jóvenes sin hogar, lo que provocó críticas por ignorar las causas fundamentales como la vivienda y la desigualdad.