Vulnerable people

PHOTO: Vulnerable people will have a place to stay. Photo credit: File

Almost a thousand motel rooms have been made available for homeless people to live in during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Across New Zealand, 962 motel units have been secured and 496 already have vulnerable people living in them.

Housing Minister Dr Megan Woods says it’s been an immense effort across the board.

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“Officials across Government are working with housing providers, iwi and Māori organisations, local government and social services to ensure our most vulnerable people have somewhere to live,” she said in a statement on Sunday. 

“Ensuring all New Zealanders are as safe as possible from the impacts of COVID-19 is a top priority for this government.”

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