5569 (2025). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

5569 (2025). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Is it acceptable for any family in need of immediate, emergency assistance to be told to seek alternate accommodation when requesting emergency housing, if so, why?

Hon Louise Upston: Emergency housing will always be available as a last resort for those who need it. Associate Minister for Housing Hon Tama Potaka is doing great work in this space. I would encourage the Member to look at his press release here: Emergency Housing target achieved five years early | Beehive.govt.nz