12 Dec 2024
Man with disabilities facing fourth summer in loud motel room
A man with disabilities is facing his fourth summer stuck in a hot and loud motel room while he waits for a state house to be modified for his wheelchair. New Plymouth's Shane Emeny spoke to Checkpoint two months ago about his plight but was hopeful then his long wait for a home was almost over. Fast forward to December and he still doesn't have a moving date, leaving him feeling isolated and forgotten. Although, ACC says work on his new home is progressing. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham paid him a visit.