New Zealand, we have a problem. Nearly 40,000 of us are homeless.
That's one per cent of the population sleeping rough.
Combating homelessness is one of our biggest challenges and two people are tackling it head-on.
Rob Smith and Awatea Hawke used to be homeless themselves, until they found a reason to change their lives, and help others.
Rob and Awatea spoke to The AM Show.
Watch the video.
