Community leaders from across the Wellington region have issued an open letter to Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Christopher Luxon, opposing the Government’s proposed introduction of “Move-On” orders.

The letter has been signed by Wellington City Mayor Andrew Little, and all other mayors in the region, Mana Whenua, social service agencies and local church leaders. The letter warns the policy risks causing harm to people experiencing homelessness and fails to address the underlying causes of hardship in the community.

Signatories say Wellington has been working collaboratively across social services, local government and Police to respond to homelessness in a compassionate and innovative way, and they are calling on the Government to work with the region on solutions that genuinely support people.

The Wellington City Mission is a signatory to this open letter, supports its message, and has helped coordinate its release.

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