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More Than a Home 

Tackling the Urgent Youth Homelessness Crisis in Tāmaki Makaurau 

He kaupapa nui, he kaupapa tika.


On 28 March 2025, over 80 organisations, community leaders, and taitamariki gathered in Tāmaki Makaurau to face the reality of youth homelessness head-on. Commissioned by Mā Te Huruhuru and developed by the Manaaki Rangatahi Collective with Making Everything Achievable, this report is a powerful call to action grounded in the voices, dreams, and lived experiences of taitamariki.

Born from a moment where homelessness literally arrived on the doorstep, More Than a Home is a collective response to a crisis that can no longer be ignored. It captures kōrero from the hui, post-it notes reflections, and bold visions for a future where all young people are housed, supported, and able to thrive.

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The report has three urgent asks for Government:

  1. A national strategy to end youth homelessness

  2. Immediate policy changes to remove systemic barriers

  3. Increased investment in youth housing and wraparound support

What we heard was clear:
Taitamariki want homes that are safe, grounded in culture, and connected to whānau and whenua. They seek more than shelter; they seek belonging, healing, and opportunity.

This is a movement,
not a moment.

He taitamariki, he anamata.

Our young people are not the problem; they are the solution.

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NEWS ARTICLES 

The Hui Episode 15 HERE

2 June 2025

Marae Episode 10 HERE

26 May 2025

The Hui Episode 13 HERE

19 May 2025

Stuff News Article HERE

15 May 2025

RNZ News Article HERE

28 March 2025

Auckland Scoop News Article HERE

28 March 2025

Hono Mai

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or email bianca@manaakirangatahi@org.nz

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