Lots of vacant houses, no long-term rentals

Last Home Renters

28 Nov 2023

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Trailer | Rodney Patea is one of a growing number of pensioners who do not own a home. But while he’s surrounded by vacant houses, finding a long-term rental is a struggle. Watch the short documentary on The Spinoff from December 5.

When his landlords sell, pensioner Rodney Patea struggles to find a long-term rental in his Coromandel town, Matarangi. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

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Retired and renting

Retired and renting

Rodney Patea is one of a growing number of pensioners who don’t own a home. He’s surrounded by vacant holiday mansions in his Coromandel town, but struggling to find a long-term rental. The 76-year-old fisherman may have to ride his horse out of town, or live in his car.

Last Home Renters05 Dec 2023

Last Home Renters

Lots of vacant houses, no long-term rentals

Trailer | Rodney Patea is one of a growing number of pensioners who do not own a home. But while he’s surrounded by vacant houses, finding a long-term rental is a struggle. Watch the short documentary on The Spinoff from December 5.

Last Home Renters28 Nov 2023