The emergency housing sector is under fresh scrutiny after an expose on TVNZ's Sunday programme showed sub-standard accommodation, and tenants being placed at sexual, emotional and physical risk.
The Māori Party says an inquiry is needed.
Kahungunu Whānau Services provides emergency and transitional housing in Wellington.
Its chief executive Ali Hamlin-Paenga - who's also standing for the city-wide Te Whanganui-a-Tara Māori Ward - spoke to Māni Dunlop on Midday Report.
