Aera: Share your story

Share your story with us.

We're looking to interview and photograph individuals and families in Auckland with good incomes looking to purchase their first home, but finding the deposit or financing hurdle overwhelming. If that sounds like you, please let us know a bit about yourself and your situation below.
Note: none of your personal information or the information contained in this form will be shared with any third parties. Our photojournalism team will be using what you share to ensure we have a great mix of stories that will resonate across a variety of audiences and to be better briefed for when they meet you. Thank you!
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Age
Occupation
What pronouns do you prefer?

She/Her/HersHe/Him/HisThey/Them/TheirsI prefer not to say.Other
Who lives with you?

Partner/SpouseChild/ChildrenNone of the above
(If applicable) How many children do you have?
Partner Occupation (optional)
Which ethnic group do you and/or your partner belong to? Mark the spaces that apply.

New Zealand EuropeanMāoriSamoanCook Islands MaoriTonganNiueanChineseIndianFilipinoOther, eg Dutch, Japanese, Tokelauan
Where in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau do you live?
We're currently only interviewing people in and around the Auckland region. If you don't live in Auckland, feel free to continue to fill out the rest of the form in case we open up our geographic window.
Are you happy to be photographed at home?

YesNo
If your occupation requires that you wear a uniform, are you happy to be photographed in uniform?

YesNoN/A
What is your combined annual household income?

Less than $50,000$50,000-$74,000$75,000-$99,000$100,000-$124,000$125,000-$149,000$150,000-$174,000$175,000-$199,000$200,000-$249,000$250,000-$299,000$300,000 or more
Are you currently saving for your first home?

YesNo
Roughly how much do you have saved for your first home thus far (excluding your Kiwisaver)?
How much money is in your Kiwisaver?
Please describe some of the challenges or obstacles you have faced on your journey to purchase your first home.
What would it mean for you and/or your family to have those challenges or obstacles removed?
Thank you for sharing your experience. Once you hit submit we'll reach out via email.
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Share your story with us.