Govt must find 'political will' to tackle homelessness - cross-party inquiryNZN Opposition parties have released their inquiry report on homelessness and say a nationwide "Housing First" strategy must begin immediately. Tackling bureaucracy and finding the "political will" is crucial to ending homelessness in New Zealand, a cross-party inquiry into the issue has concluded. 123RF Labour, the Greens and the Maori Party have released a report following their homelessness inquiry. BENNETT WELCOMES REPORTIn a statement, Social Housing Minister Paula Bennett said she welcomed the report, which appeared to back up initiatives already underway. Ending homelessness was a priority for the Government, which had dedicated millions of dollars to helping the homeless, she said.

Source: Stuff October 09, 2016 22:09 UTC