Drawing on her personal experience in the system, Simeon explains the benefits of creating a youth-led space where rangatahi can be heard, discover their talents, and build confidence.

Remus shares how whānau keeps him grounded through the intense, and sometimes lonely, sport of boxing.

Scarlet shares how moving to Kaikohe has grounded her whānau and her business in whenua and whakapapa. Scarlet is the owner and founder of Kairākau Awhi, the world's only Māori industry registered virtual assistant agency.

Solomon describes how their community sports hub, Papa Hawaiki, provides a space for tamariki to explore opportunities and develop new skills, enabling them to go further in life.

Through whānau support and daily commitment, Sophya shares the progress she is making towards her goal of becoming a beauty therapist.

Dhcamad shares how fighting has made him calmer, kinder and mentally strong, with his greatest reward being witnessing complete life transformations of the people he trains.

Linda is the Operations Manager at Impact Northland Trust, where she runs youth programmes, supporting rangatahi to reconnect with community and participate in positive social activity.

Growing up, John watched his grandparents support whānau moving away from a rural community to Auckland City for a better life. Today, he does the same work in reverse - supporting whānau as they return home to their kāinga for a better life. Watch this beautiful story of legacy and service to community.