OIA response to HUD2026-008975 - Homelessness in Palmerston North

Latest homelessness insights report released

16 December 25

The to 30 September 2025 homelessness insights report looks at how homelessness is changing across Aotearoa New Zealand. The latest report indicates that homelessness is still a challenge across the country. It indicates the drivers of homelessness are complex and overlapping, including family and relationship breakdowns, financial stress, addiction and challenges with mental health.

Transitional housing

03 October 25

On this page you'll find information about who transitional housing is for, who pays for and provides it, and information for providers.

Transitional housing provides temporary accommodation for individuals and whānau who don't have anywhere to live and urgently need a place to stay. It also offers tailored support to help these individuals and whānau into longer-term housing.

Short-term actions to support for people sleeping rough

05 September 25

Today, the Government announced short-term actions to support people living without shelter, including people sleeping rough or people sleeping in cars.

Release of the homelessness insights report – June 2025

23 July 25

Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has published the second iteration of the six-monthly homelessness insights report, which focuses on people living without shelter.

Aotearoa New Zealand Homelessness Action Plan 2020-2023

11 June 25

The Aotearoa New Zealand Homelessness Action Plan built on and supported work that was already underway around New Zealand to address responses to homelessness.

This page is no longer being updated, you can still find the Homelessness Action Plan, progress updates on implementation, and the evaluation report in our documents section.

Rapid rehousing

12 February 25

Rapid rehousing helps individuals and whānau quickly exit homelessness and get back into permanent housing. Once they’re back in stable housing, it also provides support to help them maintain their tenancies and avoid a return to homelessness.

Social outcomes contracting trial to support people into stable housing

13 November 24

New Rangatahi Supported Accommodation Service

28 August 23

New service for people experiencing homelessness

28 August 23

Rangatahi supported accommodation service 

28 August 23

The Rangatahi Supported Accommodation Service seeks to meet the needs of rangatahi experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness with higher or more complex needs.

Homelessness outreach services

27 July 23

Homelessness outreach services aim to bridge the gap between people who are at immediate risk of, or experiencing, homelessness and other existing services.

Building a better housing and urban future in Rotorua, together

16 December 22

HomeGround opens officially in Tāmaki Makarau

19 September 22

Kāhui Tū Kaha to deliver 24/7 wrap around support services at 139 Greys Avenue   

16 September 22

Housing First

14 July 22

Housing First helps get people who have been experiencing homelessness for at least a year back into permanent housing. Once they're in stable housing, it also provides tailored support for as long as necessary to help them stay in their homes and deal with the underlying issues that led to their homelessness.