An Auckland-based youth homeless collective is calling on the government to make young people a priority and say more research must be done to tackle the issue of youth homelessness in Aotearoa.

In 2023, Manaaki Rangatahi called on all political parties to advance six key calls to action including guaranteeing the right to a healthy home, investment in youth housing, a comprehensive youth homeless strategy and better data collection.

Doing so would be a significant step in ending youth homelessness, Manaaki Rangatahi said.

Manaaki Rangatahi pou arahi (CEO) Bianca Johanson told RNZ that since the coalition government came into power, they have asked to meet with the housing minister but have been unsuccessful.