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Further to his reply to Question 594 (2026), have his officials had any discussions with other agencies about any concerns raised by the increase in the number of nights spent in mental health and addiction facilities by people reported as homeless between June 2024 and June 2025 and if so, what actions, if any, have resulted from such discussions? and 2 other questions

Answered 5421, 5423, 5424 (2026)
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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 5421

    Further to his reply to Question 594 (2026), have his officials had any discussions with other agencies about any concerns raised by the increase in the number of nights spent in mental health and addiction facilities by people reported as homeless between June 2024 and June 2025 and if so, what actions, if any, have resulted from such discussions?

  • 5423

    Further to his reply to Question 594 (2026), what programmes, if any, has the Government funded that are specifically designed to assist homeless people with addiction or mental health conditions into stable housing and how are such programmes delivered?

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  • 5424

    Further to his reply to Question 594 (2026), what action, if any, is he taking to help people reported as homeless and living in mental health and addiction facilities to find stable housing?

    Original response/referral lodged:

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

I am advised that there have been no substantive inter-agency discussions regarding the number of nights spent in mental health facilities by people reported as homeless. Programmes funded through Vote Housing and Urban Development are designed to support people experiencing or at risk of homelessness into stable housing and to maintain that housing irrespective of whether people have addiction or mental health conditions. The programmes are not specifically designed for this population group alone. For example, transitional housing providers assist people who are in immediate housing need by providing temporary accommodation and support to find stable housing. Referrals to/from transitional housing providers can be made by/to mental health and addiction services.