Street View: Do you own your own home?

Home ownership is still a hot topic in Rotorua

Sonya Flinch

No, I haven't saved enough for a deposit and my rent has actually just gone up.

SONYA FLINCH, 49
Kawaha Point

Utkarsh Nigam

No, I'm a student, it's a long journey to get into a home.

UTKARSH NIGAM, 24
Central

John Dyer

With my wife, yes. It'll be 17 years in December that we've been in this home. No desires to sell at the moment.

JOHN DYER, 75
Lake Tarawera

Art Sparrow

No, I'm boarding. I'd like to within the next five years so I've started saving.

ART SPARROW, 20
Glenholme

Laurel Porima

No, I don't want the responsibility of rates anymore. I used to own a home in Maketu, but it's nice to just give up some responsibility and take it easier.

LAUREL PORIMA, 64
Kawaha Point