Boxes a sign of the times

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If ever you want evidence that there is a housing crisis look no further than the hundreds of backyards that now have sleepouts.

If ever you want evidence that there is a housing crisis look no further than the hundreds of backyards that now have sleepouts.

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28/02/2013 5:30:50 p.m.

JT wrote:

@Charles Eggen: the point is that NZ is going backwards. Having to resort to boxes like this as a way of housing the family on a permanent basis **IS** third world. It is a massive indictment of how living standards are dropping for ordinary people, and this govt of the rich for the rich needs to be held fully accountable for the social damage they are causing.

28/02/2013 1:16:00 p.m.

Charles Eggen wrote:

The only problem I would have is the lack of a loo. A basic chemical toilet can be had for about $2000 and occupies no more space than a chair. RE: JT - This is much better than "Third World". Try living months in a tent without electricity, water or toilet.

28/02/2013 11:01:56 a.m.

KD Farm wrote:

CYF kids get stacked like that by caregivers out the back of Housing NZ homes. Well really they are usually shoved in leaky garages and covered carports. CYF approves this. That is blight on our country

27/02/2013 10:47:59 p.m.

Gari wrote:

Yeah we get freezing cold and driving rain in July in the UK, too - sadly that our summer!. We never knew you guys had a housing crisis like we do in the UK. All we get is yr shark attacks.

27/02/2013 10:11:46 p.m.

Kat wrote:

We have had a fantastic rented sleep out for the past 2 years for my teenager as we can't afford a 4 bedroom home. It is very warm in winter and provides a private space to do study and hang with friends. Costs us $55 per week, fits a double bed and desk with heaps of room to spare.

27/02/2013 9:22:17 p.m.

jt wrote:

Third world stuff.