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The Salvation Army has added 41 homes to a social housing development in Flat Bush, South Auckland. Jonathan Tuiletufuga's family, who recently moved from Samoa, now resides in a four-bedroom home after spending a month in a van.

They had faced challenges finding stable housing and received support from the Salvation Army. The new units are part of a site that now houses over 200 people. The Salvation Army has 18 ongoing social housing projects in New Zealand and reported funding for 400 homes in the 2025 Budget. Prime Minister Christopher attended the opening, emphasizing government support for community housing.