By Anthony Costello and William Slingsby
The key message being enforced nationwide is that we need to stay home. So what do you do if you don't have a house to call home? On the night before lockdown, we explore what's being done to support our homeless population during lockdown, and visit Waka of Caring, the Manurewa drop-in centre helping people survive.
Since filming, Waka of Caring has been granted essential services status. They will be able to continue looking after Auckland's homeless - but their food bank is nearly empty.
It's a tough time for many right now, but if you can spare a donation, the details are here:
Waka of Caring will take any clothes, non-perishable kai or monetary donations.
Bank account details:
38-9001-0718752-02
Account name: D Munroe
Kiwibank
Drop off is at 2 McAnnalley Street, Manurewa next to Dominos. Please place items on the table and we will come and collect.