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Sleeves Rolled Up is a podcast produced by The Salvation Army New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa. While you may know The Salvation Army for our op shops or handing out food parcels, what you might not know is that we’re involved in so much more. Our strong social justice focus informs our work, work such as reintegrating people back into society after they are released from prison, building social housing communities, supporting people experiencing homelessness, advocating for social change at government level, releasing research papers about social issues, giving people a hand up through our wraparound services and so much more! We hope you enjoy listening to these interviews with our guests who are determined to see people’s lives transformed through their respective roles within The Salvation Army.
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Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
In this thought-provoking episode, we tackle pressing issues surrounding New Zealand's housing crisis and social hazards. Social policy analyst and lawyer Ronji Tanielu helps us break down the factors contributing to the improvements in social housing waiting lists and building consents, while also discussing the increasing trend of household indebtedness and its impact on people's ability to secure housing.
We delve into the unique challenges faced by Māori and Pasifika communities in the housing crisis, exploring potential solutions that take cultural and community-specific needs into account. Our conversation also covers both short-term and long-term approaches to addressing affordable housing in New Zealand.
Shifting gears, we discuss the concerning rise in ready-to-drink (RTD) spirit-based drinks marketed towards young people and the role policymakers can play in addressing this issue. We also examine the surge in gambling and its impact on communities with high levels of social deprivation, particularly the stubborn profitability of pokie machines in these areas.
State of the Nation is a report released each year by The Salvation Army (now in its 16th year), that tracks the progress and decline of key wellbeing areas for communities across New Zealand.
You can read the full State of the Nation report here: www.salvationarmy.org.nz/research-policy/social-policy-parliamentary-unit/state-nation-2023
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