Homeless people being put up in motels by WINZ at their own cost

John Key's advice to the Homeless – a follow-up

"Just walk into your friendly local WINZ office,says the PM, and get assistance to move from your car or place under a bridge into a home."- LOL

'Nicole has three children under the age of seven. She's homeless and went to WINZ for help.

They put her up in a motel for a week.

Now her stay in the motel is up, she's still got nowhere to go, and she's $2200 in debt - to WINZ.'

Homeless falling into debt by WINZ motel policy

Radio NZ

Homeless people are being left in debt after being put up in motels by WINZ at their own cost. Alex Ashton reports