First up, Green MP Benjamin Doyle has announced they will step down from Parliament, citing well-being concerns after receiving threats and ongoing abuse. Then, the Government is to introduce new measures to help those sleeping rough. Homelessness advocate and Chief Executive of Link People in South Auckland, Fiona Hamilton joins the Panel.. And finally, they hear from a traffic management manger about how traffic worker abuse is on the rise after the "war on cones".
Homelessness is rising in Auckland, with leaders warning more Pacific youth are sleeping rough as families lose public housing. Photo: RNZ / Luke McPake