# Teens fear homelessness due to Jobseeker cuts

> Young New Zealanders face homelessness as Jobseeker support cuts target 18-19-year-olds.
- Title: Teens fear homelessness due to Jobseeker cuts · RNZ | Shortify
- Summary: Young New Zealanders face homelessness as Jobseeker support cuts target 18-19-year-olds. New Zealand's 18-19-year-olds risk homelessness after Jobseeker cuts…
- Keywords: jobseeker cuts, teens, homelessness, new zealand, 18-19-year-olds, parental income, jobseeker support, unemployment, rangatahi, RNZ
- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/political/2338649/teens-fear-homelessness-thanks-to-unfair-and-punitive-jobseeker-cuts
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-11-04T04:51:45+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jobseeker cuts, teens, homelessness, new zealand, 18-19-year-olds, parental income, jobseeker support, unemployment, rangatahi, politics, news
## Jobseeker cuts target teens
New Zealand's 18-19-year-olds face losing Jobseeker support if parents earn $67,225 combined.
## Unemployment rises for youth
Unemployment for 15-19-year-olds increased to 25.2 percent in the last quarter.
## Teens struggle to find work
Nineteen-year-olds report applying for hundreds of jobs but getting only one interview.
## Homelessness fears grow
Mā Te Huruhuru's outreach team warns vulnerable teens could become homeless due to cuts.
## Young people at risk
Te Kou o Rehua Panapa says teens as young as 13 are at risk of homelessness.
## Parental income threshold
Social Development Minister Louise Upston says threshold is set for supported living payment.
## Teens worry about rent
Ella Hough fears not having Jobseeker support will make rent payments impossible.
## Mental health concerns
University professor says teens staying home longer after school strains family relationships.
## Key takeaway

New Zealand's 18-19-year-olds risk homelessness after Jobseeker cuts require parental income over $67,225.