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...
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...
Callum | Ōtautahi

Callum | Ōtautahi

How are you? Share on Facebook Gmail Callum | Ōtautahi Callum has found himself torn between his home in London and his new home in Aotearoa. However, discovering a diverse community in Christchurch has helped him feel a true sense of belonging. “We just...
Henry | Ōtautahi

Henry | Ōtautahi

How are you? Share on Facebook Gmail Henry | Ōtautahi When Henry’s family first moved from Sāmoa to Aotearoa for greater opportunity, there were few other Pasifika faces in Christchurch. He has watched the community grow over the years and become a vibrant part of the...

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