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NZ homelessness worst in history (www.salvationarmy.org.nz)
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The Salvation Army’s second six-monthly survey of housing support providers, along with other data related to homelessness, reveals alarming trends: Homelessness is increasing across nearly all communities, with no area reporting a decline. Access to emergency housing is becoming increasingly restricted, with a 386% rise since August 2024 in Ministry of Social Development (MSD) rejections citing that people had ‘contributed to their own homelessness’.

NZ homelessness worst in history.

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[–] BaconWrappedEnigma@lemmy.nz 1 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

The Salvation Army’s second six-monthly survey of housing support providers, along with other data related to homelessness, reveals alarming trends: Homelessness is increasing across nearly all communities, with no area reporting a decline. Access to emergency housing is becoming increasingly restricted, with a 386% rise since August 2024 in Ministry of Social Development (MSD) rejections citing that people had ‘contributed to their own homelessness’.

[–] absGeekNZ@lemmy.nz 3 points 2 weeks ago

I hate that bullshit

contributed to their own homelessness

Like what, had some dignity and self respect to get out of a shitty situation.

[–] BaconWrappedEnigma@lemmy.nz 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Do you mean it's a terrible title for people that don't read?

[–] absGeekNZ@lemmy.nz 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Basically.

A lot of people don't read articles.

Better title: NZ homelessness worst in history.

[–] BaconWrappedEnigma@lemmy.nz 2 points 2 weeks ago

I was able to update the title! You were right; after looking at it with the image and blurb that were added.