A shortage of quality rental homes in Hawera is forcing people to sleep in their cars until they find suitable accommodation.
Tuesday, December 10th 2002, 12:07PM
by The Landlord
Some workers had to stay in Stratford or New Plymouth and travel to work each day.
"The motor camp has been used regularly," Ms Judd said. "I even had one person sleep in her car."
She said rent had increased by 10%-15% in the last three months.
"I usually have 25 to 30 (rental houses) vacant a month, now I only have five three-bedroom homes on the books," Ms Judd said....
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