#BHN Aucklands homelessness crisis | Benefit sanctions in hospital | Bishop talks investors & tolls

Tonight we will discuss the story of a young woman who has spent 13 weeks in hospital and has had her benefit cut to $55 a week.Chris Bishop is seeking input from international investors for a potential upgrade. He has also stated all roads of national significance are up for consideration for tolls. Detective Rogers and Magenta spoke to Aaron Hendry from Kick Back about the issues that homeless young people are facing. He discusses what this government has done and what it could do to solve this issue. Plus more from the week's top headlines, including a spotlight on censorship fears over the revamp of InternetNZ's constitution. As always, we'll bring you the latest memes, positive news stories, and an overview of upcoming government submissions."=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.socialWhere to get help1737, Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 to talk to a trained counselor.Anxiety New Zealand 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389)Depression.org.nz 0800 111 757 or text 4202Lifeline 0800 543 354Rural Support Trust 0800 787 254Samaritans 0800 726 666Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)Yellow Brick Road 0800 732 825thelowdown.co.nz Web chat, email chat or free text 5626What's Up 0800 942 8787 (for 5 to 18-year-olds). Phone counselling available Monday-Friday, noon-11pm and weekends, 3pm-11pm. Online chat is available 3pm-10pm daily.Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234, email [email protected], or find online chat and other support options here.