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What steps, if any, is the Government taking in response to the finding in the Homelessness Insights report to 31 March 2026 that an audit of one inpatient mental health unit showed homelessness was significantly undercounted in national health data, and when will the Health New Zealand snapshot counts referred to be completed?

Answered Question 29076 (2026)
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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • What steps, if any, is the Government taking in response to the finding in the Homelessness Insights report to 31 March 2026 that an audit of one inpatient mental health unit showed homelessness was significantly undercounted in national health data, and when will the Health New Zealand snapshot counts referred to be completed?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I am advised that Health NZ is undertaking snapshot counts in all regions to determine the extent of under-reporting. The work will be completed by September 2026.