People with regular jobs sleeping in cars in Petone

Wednesday 3 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 3 Sep 2025, 9:05am

Several people are sleeping in vehicles on the Petone foreshore during winter. A social service worker noted that homelessness is widespread, with some individuals on regular paychecks living in cars for shelter.

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1. RNZWed 3 Sep 2025, 6:34am

   Pinch Point: Working poor forced to live in cars (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesWed 3 Sep 2025, 9:05am

   Homeless workers resorting to living in cars (opens in new tab)