596 (2026). Hon Kieran McAnulty to the Associate Minister of Housing

Written Question

Published date: 09 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	596 (2026)
Question asked:	26 Jan 2026
Member asking:	Hon Kieran McAnulty
Portfolio:	Associate Minister of Housing
Minister replying:	Hon Tama Potaka
Answer received:	02 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_00596_2026
Document guid:	45f7aa23-a4e6-4e22-b714-6768857db268

596 (2026). Hon Kieran McAnulty to the Associate Minister of Housing: Is he concerned about reports in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development’s recent Homelessness Insight report that say there was an increase in the number of nights spent in mental health and addiction facilities by people reported as homeless from 571 nights in June 2024 to 970 nights in June 2025 and if so, what specific action, if any, is he taking to help address this issue?

Hon Tama Potaka: This Government has continued investment over more than $550 million in programmes and services which aim to prevent homelessness and support people when it does occur, including programmes and services for people with complex needs, such as mental health and addiction. In September 2025, this Government also announced five immediate actions to expand the support for rough sleeping and help them into homes.