Peter Hooper

Peter Hooper is a long-term resident of the Hanson St apartments in Wellington, having lived there since 2007. He has experienced ongoing changes from his landlord and expresses concerns about the instability that frequent modifications bring to social housing. Despite acknowledging the seismic risks associated with the building, Hooper emphasizes his gratitude for having secure housing, especially in light of recent events affecting other social housing residents. His reflections on past traumatic experiences, such as a fire in his building, highlight the vulnerability of those living in social housing.