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How many people, if any, have moved into the 300 Housing First places announced in September 2025, as distinct from pre-existing places?

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many people, if any, have moved into the 300 Housing First places announced in September 2025, as distinct from pre-existing places?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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As at Wednesday 8 July, 287 tenancies had commenced. A Further 12 properties have signed leases in place with tenancies expected to commence shortly. None of the 300 additional Housing First places were pre-existing.