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A new outreach service for homeless people in Christchurch encountered an 87-year-old woman living on the streets in its first week of operation.
Housing First Εtautahi has started a new rapid response, trying to ensure people who have just started living on the streets don't end up there long term.
Its primary focus is people who have been homeless for some time, and was set up using funding from the government in September 2025.
Manager Nicola Fleming
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