Gillian WhiteQueenstown social services are calling for government support, saying they are buckling under mounting pressure. Social services want the Government to step in and lead them through an emerging humanitarian crisis. Central Lakes Family Service social worker Heather Clay said fatigue was growing. Social services are grappling with the increased demand and trying to balance their usual business. Instead of the situation improving, Salvation Army Queenstown social support worker Hine Marchand said stress levels had increased.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 19, 2020 15:11 UTC