Christmas Special Share on Facebook Gmail Ian | Akaroa 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...
Who has changed your life? Share on Facebook Gmail Samuel | Pōneke 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. I think the two people who changed my life the most, outside of my...
Who has changed your life? Share on Facebook Gmail Stevie | Pōneke 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...
Who has changed your life? Share on Facebook Gmail Sean | Pōneke 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...
Who has changed your life? Share on Facebook Gmail Pati | Pōneke 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. When I was at college, at Wainuiomata College,...
What has whānau taught you? Share on Facebook Gmail Sitoga | Tāmaki Makaurau Sitoga’s (Samoa, Manurewa) whānau is her community and her village and it is her parents that have taught her to understand the power of putting others first. “The lessons from my...
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