The Aotearoa New Zealand Homelessness Action Plan (2020-2023) has been developed to prevent and reduce homelessness. It sets out an overarching framework with actions to improve the wellbeing and housing outcomes of individuals and whānau who are at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness.

The latest Carers’ Strategy Action Plan is focused on improving the wellbeing of the one in 10 New Zealanders who care for a loved one with a disability, health condition, illness or injury.

The Families Package was introduced in 2018 and provided targeted assistance to improve incomes for low- and middle-income families with children. This report monitors trends in receipt and expenditure for the different payments that comprise the package.

This strategy document presents priority work programmes and actions developed through a co-design process by government agencies, disabled people and their representative organisations.

The areas of focus in this strategy reflect what many people said were important for a better later life – having an adequate income and a place to live, feeling socially connected, being able to get around in their community and having access to affordable...