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Further to WPQ 611 (2026), of the $7 million allocated for 300 social housing places for people already receiving support through Housing First, how much had been contracted or spent as at 31 December 2025?

Answered Question 5150 (2026)
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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to WPQ 611 (2026), of the $7 million allocated for 300 social housing places for people already receiving support through Housing First, how much had been contracted or spent as at 31 December 2025?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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As at 28 January 2026, there had been 159 Housing First placements into social homes made available following the announcement on 5 September 2025. This achievement saw around half of the $7 million committed.