Census data between 2018 and 2023 period showed a 37 percent increase of people living without shelter in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The move-on orders legislation has passed its first reading, following a heated debate at Parliament.
Around 80 people were sat in the public gallery to watch the debate, following a call to action from the Green Party.
Even though the legislation has passed its hurdle, a long debate on when the select committee has to report back on the bill has to be extended into next week.
The Summary Offences (Move-on Orders) Amendment Bill would give police the power to issue move-on orders to people who are displaying disorderly, disruptive, threatening, or intimidating behaviour.
