Street view: Why did you come to the Hīkoi for the Homeless?

Hīkoi for the Homeless. Photo / Stephen Parker

Dennis Honatana, Central Rotorua. Photo / Samantha Olley

I am not a "streetie" but I was six years ago. I am now flatting. I am here to support those [who] are homeless. It is pretty bad at the moment here.

DENNIS HONATANA, 60

Central Rotorua

Rocky Hudson, Glenholme. Photo / Samantha Olley

I used to be homeless three years ago. I will always support those [who] are still out there on the streets. This is the second march I have been to for them.

ROCKY HUDSON, 60s

Glenholme

Lesley Haddon, Glenholme. Photo / Samantha Olley

I am not homeless but I think we should be looking after these people, especially as many have mental health issues. They are very vulnerable. My home has a thermal unit heating it, those on the streets are not so lucky.

LESLEY HADDON, 65

Glenholme

Richard Gardiner, Hillcrest. Photo / Samantha Olley

There are so many people with nowhere to go. I have come to support them.

RICHARD GARDINER, 56

Hillcrest