Martin Doyle cartoon: Pop-up Palace
Pop-up Palace
Cartoon by Martin DoyleWith 41,000 homeless and over 4000 sleeping rough, one can only conclude 1) Something needs to be done, and 2) It should have been done a long time ago. Paula Bennett's sudden decision to frantically knock something up next year in South Auckland is enough to give nightmares to everyone.
Ref: http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/308547/kitset-homes-welcomed-but-%27long-term-plan-needed'

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