Little is known in Aotearoa New Zealand about experiences of homelessness amongst Takatāpui/LGBTIQ+ identifying people, despite growing international literature regarding LGBTIQ+ homelessness. Using data from semi-structured interviews with eight people…continue reading
Advocacy
Supporting the homeless: Let’s keep the ball rolling.
By: Male Room Inc.
Published: 2021-10-08
A project detailing the findings from interviewing 26 homeless men and women in Nelson and Blenheim. They were interviewed to surface what they felt were the areas they needed support…continue reading
Homelessness
Housing
He oranga ngākau, he pikinga wairua – A pūrākau of He Kāinga Ora ki Ōtautahi Housing First Christchurch
By: Dr Helen Potter, Tīaho Limited
Published: 2020-02-29
In 2019, Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (the Ministry) engaged Tiaho Limited, a respected kaupapa Māori research, evaluation, and policy development group, to develop…continue reading
Community & Place Community Development Evaluation Homelessness Housing Insecurity Non-profit Sector Research & Evaluation Social Services
Housing
He whare kōrero o Mangatakitahi – Housing First Rotorua
By: Dr Helen Potter, Tīaho Limited
Published: 2020-02-29
In 2019, Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (the Ministry) engaged Tiaho Limited, a respected kaupapa Māori research, evaluation, and policy development group, to develop…continue reading
Community & Place Community Development Evaluation Homelessness Housing Insecurity Non-profit Sector Research & Evaluation Social Services
Housing
My house, our house, their house: A case study of house sharing for the over 65s
By: Robyn Barry
Published: 2019-09-16
Societies are looking towards innovative ways of accommodating the increasing number of people reaching 65 and without the provision of home ownership. This research follows five years of the development…continue reading
Community Development Homelessness Research & Evaluation
People and Society
Social procurement: an opportunity to build sustainable communities
By: Diane Menzies
Published: 2019-08-31
Social procurement is a powerful tool for addressing targeted aspects of social disparity while also purchasing required products, services or supplies. Infrastructure development, for instance, can also deliver training within…continue reading
Community Development Homelessness Social Services
Housing
The word from the street: The views of homeless men on a supportive pathway forward.
By: David Mitchell
Published: 2018-10-12
A group of 30 homeless men were interviewed about their background, experience of services and their hopes for the future.
Addiction - Drugs, Alcohol & Gambling Homelessness Men
Housing
Scoping the costs of homelessness in New Zealand
By: NZ Work Research Institute
Published: 2016-09-30
The cost of homelessness to society and to the individual is difficult to measure, which in turn makes it difficult to formulate and evaluate meaningful policy change to address rising…continue reading
Economics & Finances Homelessness Research & Evaluation
Housing
Post-Disaster Mobilities: Exploring Household Relocation after the Canterbury Earthquakes
By: Simon Dickinson
Published: 2013-09-01
During 2010 and 2011, a series of major earthquakes caused widespread damage in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. The magnitude 6.3 quake in February 2011 caused 185 fatalities. In…continue reading
Community Development Emergency & Disaster Homelessness
Housing
Forgotten Women: A study of women and homelessness in Auckland, New Zealand.
By: Kate Bukowski
Published: 2009-01-01
There are women who are not in permanent safe or secure homes in New Zealand. Their houses are damp, cold and unsafe. The violence and poverty these women face means…continue reading