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THIS MONTH’S QUESTION
Who has changed your life?
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After Pati (Sāmoa, Lower Hutt) broke his neck he struggled with his new life as a wheelchair user. An old friend showed up for Pati when he needed it most. -
As a Pākehā, learning te reo Māori has given Chloe a new understanding of how the world can work.
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After Sean (Wellington) suffered a severe brain injury, he had to reset his expectations of his capacities. But, it was the guidance of John that helped Sean understand he was not defined by his injury and the boundaries society put on people with disabilities.
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In 2023 Stevie (they/them) had gender affirming surgery. Both before and after surgery, Stevie has been nurtured by a special group of friends who have always embraced Stevie for who they are. Stevie spoke about the way gender affirming surgery changed their life. They're proud to have helped support other trans and non-binary young people as they go through the same journey.
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Last week, we shared Sharyn's story about her sons who changed the path of their whānau through the exploration of their whakapapa. She sent her son Ānaru (Te Hika o Pāpāuma, Ngāti Kahungunu) to find our team and share his kōrero on how Tā Tīmoti Kāretu changed his life by helping him access his Māoritanga.
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At 14, Samuel was asked to be the singer in the band that would go on to become the Phoenix Foundation and shape the rest of his life.
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The person who has most changed Cameron's life is his wife Billie.
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Richard's father died in his home in England seven weeks before our interview. Reflecting on his legacy, Richard realised how much his father’s quiet strength and devotion to his family had given him the bravery to start a new life in New Zealand.
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While exploring her whakapapa after the death of her father, Ty (Ngāti Maru ki Hauraki, Taputimu, Fai'a'ai, Nofoali'i) learned about the legacy of her koro Puti Tipene Watene, an MP in the 1960s.
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Ever wondered what Christmas looks like from Santa's perspective? Every Christmas for 61 years Ian has fulfilled the “duty” of Santa, spreading joy to communities across the country. It’s a role he treasures.
