Marae calls for army to help with homeless crisis

Friday, June 3rd, 2016

The South Auckland Marae that has taken in 54 homeless families is calling for the armed forces to help out with the housing crisis.

Te Puea Marae in Mangere Bridge says it is now full and has 12 families on a waiting list.

“We really would like those in authority to lift this to another level,” Marae chairman Hurimoana Dennis told reporters. Continue reading

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