More people living in cars, can't afford to rent - advocate

A freedom camping advocate said she's seeing more working people living in cars and vans than ever before because they simply can't afford to rent. Median rental prices have jumped nearly 30 percent from the end of 2019 to this year - according to Trademe's rent price index. While some are finding rent prices tough, other people told Checkpoint the government's changes to emergency housing criteria have made living in their vehicle a more viable option. In the latest story from our Crunching the Numbers series, Luka Forman spoke to people living.