The study explored the relationship between Takatāpui/LGBTIQ+ and homelessness, and was carried out by researcher Dr Brodie Fraser.
Earlier research from Fraser examined the experiences of eight people from the LGBTIQ+ community who had been homeless.
There was a clear disparity in the proportion of homeless who were LGBTIQ+, Fraser said. However New Zealand lacks comprehensive data on the LGBTIQ+ population, so they made use of international figures.
"Our communities usually make up about 5 to 10 percent of the broader population," but "about 20 to 40 percent of people experiencing homelessness are part of the rainbow community." Read more