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Homeless for six years, living in emergency accommodation for two years, Raelyn Monkhouse instead bunked down in her car, until last week when her car was stolen.

Now, the 58-year-old says she will be rough sleeping within the week, and the Ministry of Social Development has refused to help.

“I’m facing death, sitting on a street corner somewhere – that’s what’s going through my mind,” Monkhouse said.

“I have shoes which are open toed, those are the only shoes that I own. I can’t carry much with me. I’m cold. It’s getting colder.”

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