Auckland’s rent crisis is forcing would-be tenants to seek driveways and front yards as dwelling options. Advertisements are being placed at supermarkets by people wanting to live in cars seeking ‘‘driveway and shower’’ arrangements. One man posted a notice in an Albany supermarket seeking ‘‘a driveway for a man and his car’’. The unemployed man, who gave his name only as Brendon, said he had been living in his car since June, after he was evicted by his landlord for failing to pay rent. ‘‘Auckland’s rent is really expensive and the pay in New Zealand is really low,’’ Mr Morin said.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 17, 2016 19:29 UTC