Eddie Uini

The Sudsy Challenge - Eddie Uini says Orange Sky NZ is calling for Kiwis to keep their kit on for the second annual Sudsy Challenge to help people experiencing homelessness access warm showers and clean clothes.

Get involved with this year's Sudsy Challenge and help raise money and end the stigma against homeless.For more info on how you can get involved check out https://orangesky.org.nz/

Eddie Uini (Operations Manager of Orange Sky NZ) Interview by Jamie Green on Radio One 91fm Dunedin

Eddie Uini (Operations Manager of Orange Sky NZ) Interview by Jamie Green on Radio One 91fm Dunedin

The public housing waiting list has hit new highs.At the end of January, more than 22,803 households were waiting for a place to live, that figure is thousands higher than it was the previous year.Meanwhile, more than a million dollars a day is being spent on motels to use as emergency housing.More and more families are struggling to afford to washing and are accessing a mobile laundry service for homeless people.Orange Sky New Zealand's services and support for the community has doubled in the last 12 months.Currently the charity provides free access to laundry and shower services in Wellington and Auckland and are looking to expand this across the country to help the 41,600 Kiwis experiencing homelessness.Orange Sky's Operation Manager Eddie Uini joined Kerre McIvor to talk about the issue.LISTEN ABOVE

Eddie Uini is a 29 year old Samoan-Kiwi born and bred in South Auckland. For the last year he has been out on the streets with his van “Hugo” providing free showers and laundry to people living in homelessness all around Auckland. To get involved and do your part to help, check out https://orangesky.org.nz/ This episode is sponsored by Float Culture: http://floatculture.co.nz/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/PleaseBlowMyMind