Carey Conversations
From Carey Baptist College, in Auckland, New Zealand, Carey Conversations seek to demonstrate how the Bible and theology can speak to the complex issues which we are facing in Aotearoa New Zealand today. These live events provide an opportunity for people to hear from and interact with Carey lecturers and invited guests as they discuss how the Church in Aotearoa might respond to these issues. The events are free and are made available online following the live event.
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The housing and cost of living crisis: understanding issues and responses
1h 31m | July 25, 2023
Lisa Woolley, Judy Matai’a, Fred Astle, Emma Stokes and Michael Rhodes
The cost of living and housing crisis is having a significant and ongoing impact on individuals, families, and communities. The issues involved are complex and multifaceted and can leave us wondering what, if anything, we can do in response. In this Carey Conversation we are joined by leaders from Visionwest Waka Whakakitenga as we seek to better understand the scope of the issue, the disproportionate impact it is having on some of our communities, and the range of forces at play. We look at some initiatives that are already in place to help mitigate this crisis and discuss how interested churches can partner in this work. We also explore a potential framework for guiding individuals and churches who want to get involved in constructive and mana-enhancing ways of responding, now and in the future.