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#TeKaupapa Weekend: Are We Criminalising Poverty Instead of Solving Homelessness?

Comments by NZ First MP Shane Jones about homelessness in Auckland have reignited a fierce national debate over poverty, public safety and how Aotearoa responds to people living on the streets. Speaking about visible homelessness in central Auckland, Jones dismissed concerns raised by the Salvation Army and criticised what he described as growing disorder in the city. His comments come as new figures reveal homelessness in Auckland has more than…
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Waatea News: Māori Radio Station broke the news on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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