Newly returned Dunedin resident Bill Fortes has been camping out in his home after a furniture delivery organised in April failed to arrive in time for Christmas. Mr Fortes and his wife Lisa Fortes spent the past four years living in Auckland. They started planning their move back in April 2024 and got in touch with the moving company. The lack of furniture meant the time-honoured tradition of Christmas spent at the Fortes’ house was not going to be possible. Christmas presents to share with their family on the day had also been stored away in the container.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 26, 2025 15:39 UTC