Elderly woman finds permanent housing after three-and-a-half years in transitional accommodation
An elderly Gisborne woman has secured permanent social housing after spending more than three years in temporary accommodation.
An elderly woman in Gisborne has found a permanent home after waiting more than three-and-a-half years in transitional housing. The lengthy wait highlights challenges in accessing stable social housing in the region.
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'Forever home' found after three-plus years in transitional housing
An elderly woman spent three-and-a-half years waiting for social housing to become available in Gisborne.