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Which existing rough sleeper support services in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington or Christchurch, if any, were at risk of ending before the additional $14.54 million for support services announced on 17 June 2026 extended their funding?

Answered Question 29131 (2026)
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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Which existing rough sleeper support services in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington or Christchurch, if any, were at risk of ending before the additional $14.54 million for support services announced on 17 June 2026 extended their funding?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I am advised that all of the services that were extended had been provided with time bound funding in September 2025 which had been due to expire.