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Dunedin City Council challenges police move-on orders for homeless people without shelter guarantee

The Dunedin City Council is opposing police move-on orders for homeless people, arguing there is no guarantee of shelter provision.

Skinny McBuntu

The Dunedin City Council is challenging the use of police move-on orders against homeless people. Officials have raised concerns that those ordered to move on are not guaranteed alternative shelter or support. The council's position highlights the gap between enforcement action and actual assistance for people experiencing homelessness.

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