Kataraina | Matapihi

Kataraina | Matapihi

When did you last need help? Share on Facebook Gmail Kataraina | Matapihi We were invited to kaumātua day at Waikari Marae, Matapihi where we met Kataraina, who is trying to bring whānau back to the marae. It was the dream of her grandmother – who was one of four kuia...
Geoff | Akaroa

Geoff | Akaroa

How are you? Share on Facebook Gmail Geoff | Akaroa Geoff (Te Whakatōhea, Ngāti Awa) moved to Akaroa to be closer to his mokopuna.  “Time with my mokopuna and my tamariki is vital for my oranga. That’s why we’re here. Kei te pai ahau i tēnei rā....
Missy | Akaroa

Missy | Akaroa

How are you? Share on Facebook Gmail Missy | Akaroa Missy (Poutini Ngāi Tahu, Ngā Ruahine, Ngāti Ruanui, Scotland) had come over to Akaroa for the day to spend time investing in herself. This has become an essential part of her life so she can be in the lives of her...
Elizabeth | Ōtautahi

Elizabeth | Ōtautahi

How are you? Share on Facebook Gmail Elizabeth | Ōtautahi Elizabeth (Ngāi Tūhoe) has always had a special bond with te taiao, the natural environment. “I love animals and nature and it just feels like I’m part with the Earth and just as one, so it makes me...
Mike | Akaroa

Mike | Akaroa

How are you? Share on Facebook Gmail Mike | Akaroa Riding has given Mike a new community as well as a passion that supports his mental health. “Riding would probably be my single most important stress relief in my life. It is my passion, it’s my love. When...
Michelle | Akaroa

Michelle | Akaroa

How are you? Share on Facebook Gmail Michelle | Akaroa Michelle is the first woman senior firefighter at the Akaroa Volunteer Fire Brigade in 150 years. She felt called to this work after attending two car accidents.  “I’m the first senior firefighter...

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