Six is an overqualified, underemployed, transgender journalist with unique insight into one of New Zealand’s most pressing social problems; homelessness.
Mickey, a former drug dealer and addict, is now in his 60s. He prefers to be called Mickey the Rat, and, until recently, he lived in a cemetery.
Nicola is an Outreach worker at Auckland City Mission, an organisation which helps Aucklanders in desperate need.
Gloria has been homeless since she got out of jail seven months ago. Now, unable to find a job or housing, she lives in a park and sells sex to survive.
Homeless people’s brushes with the law often land them in jail. But is there a more humane way to deal with the problem? Judge Tony FitzGerald thinks so.
Clearly staying at home during a pandemic is a problem if you haven’t got a home! This episode explores the unique problems Covid-19 posed for both the homeless community and those seeking to help them.
At an amazing drop in centre in South Auckland, an unlikely love story shows how people’s lives can be transformed by the power of a community that cares.
A trip to Whangārei provides an unexpected challenge to Six when she meets Carmen who used to live in a park.
Jacques is a 17 year-old trans male who found himself couch surfing after life at home became intolerable.
When living on the street Wiremu weighed a massive 280kgs, was an addict, and about to die. All that changed when he met Linda.
Six spends an evening with a mobile laundry and shower service for the homeless, Orange Sky, talking with two of their clients, one past and one present.
Following the death of his mother, Raymond’s life spiralled downwards into meth addiction, prison and homelessness.
Six attends the opening of Homeground, Auckland City Mission’s state-of-the-art facility and residence for the homeless.
Six meets Joanne, Ngā Wātene Māori Ō Akarana Ki Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland City District Māori Wardens), who reveals her journey back from sexual abuse, drug addiction and homelessness.
Since 2018, Sunday Blessings has coordinated over 140,000 meal packs for our un-housed community through food rescue, donations and love from their community kitchen.
Wellington welcomed us with a whirlwind of charm and a hurricane of kindness.
Founded by Johnnie Timu and five childhood friends, Brown Pride began as Johnnie prepared for fatherhood, driven by a vision to build a better future.
Six visits Waka of Caring, a unique drop-in centre in Manurewa, South Auckland, run by the dedicated duo Debz and Troy.
Six spends an afternoon with residents and staff at Wellington City Mission’s alcohol harm reduction facility Te Pa Maru.
Over a game of pool, the four Brown Pride founders reminisce about their origins.
In an extended interview at Waka of Caring, a South Auckland food and clothing bank and drop in centre, a client reveals what the volunteer organisation really means to the many people they help.
In an extended interview Six reconnects with Carmen who she first met in Season 2 to find our what’s happening with Whangārei’s homeless.
In an extended interview from our Food For Thought episode we find out more about additional services Wellington’s Kiwi Community Assistance provides their local community.