


Aaron | Ōtautahi
How are you? Share on Facebook Gmail Aaron | Ōtautahi Content warning: this kōrero shares mental health challenges. The birth of Aaron’s son has given him a new purpose in life. Aaron says his biggest responsibility is now showing his son the right path. “So...
Hera | Ōtautahi
How are you? Share on Facebook Gmail Hera | Ōtautahi Hera (Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāi Tahu) has found a new path in life, guided by the love of her mokopuna. “I know what it’s like to be put down. I know what it’s like to be abused. I don’t have the...
Emma | Tāmaki Makaurau
What has whānau taught you? Share on Facebook Gmail Emma | Tāmaki Makaurau When Emma had her second child seven years after her first, she needed to build a new community – and she found one at Playcentre. “My parents don’t live in Tāmaki Makaurau so it...
Christine | Tāmaki Makaurau
What has whānau taught you? Share on Facebook Gmail Christine (Ngāti Kurī) | Tāmaki Makaurau In Christine’s whānau, the younger generation is showing what the power of aroha can achieve. “We’re very lucky that the young ones got to grow up thinking...