Beastmode
Contributor
Do we have a homelessness problem in Auckland, and the if so, why and how?
Given we have state housing, and government benefit’s, I’m struggling to understand how a society such as ours have to deal with people begging for money, especially on Queens Street. It’s a terrible look for tourists and visitors to this country.
Is homelessness a choice ? What drives people to becoming homeless rather than using the government support available?
Or they homelessness by day, then at home at night? Ie it’s a ”profession” that pays well - like those guys cleaning car screens at intersections for spare change.
I don’t have experience on this topic so happy to hear those with experience and views.
Given we have state housing, and government benefit’s, I’m struggling to understand how a society such as ours have to deal with people begging for money, especially on Queens Street. It’s a terrible look for tourists and visitors to this country.
Is homelessness a choice ? What drives people to becoming homeless rather than using the government support available?
Or they homelessness by day, then at home at night? Ie it’s a ”profession” that pays well - like those guys cleaning car screens at intersections for spare change.
I don’t have experience on this topic so happy to hear those with experience and views.