Share on Facebook Tweet this Jono | Paparangi, Wellington “I work in the freezing works in Wellington, which, as any freezing worker would tell you, is a laborious, dirty, hard job, very physical. Look at my hand. I’ve only got three fingers and a thumb. I’ve...
Share on Facebook Tweet this Kelly | Uawa, Gisborne “I think I’m one of the ones that actually take people through those challenging experiences, being Mirimiri Rongoā, carrying along the lines of our Tohunga work. You know, matakite. So, I’m the one that will...
Share on Facebook Tweet this Abdi | Addington, Canterbury “I think probably the biggest challenge that I’ve had to face is I’m from a refugee background, and I think that in itself has probably been my ultimate challenge growing up. Just understanding the fact...
Share on Facebook Tweet this Tui | Tokomaru Bay, Gisborne “A challenge for me was overcoming people. Growing up in Tokomaru Bay from a young age, I’m 27 years old now, and I grew up in an environment that was communal, and it was all about helping one another...
Share on Facebook Tweet this Anita | Fairfield, Waikato ** This story talks about family violence. For specialised help free call 0800 456 450 or www.areyouok.org.nz/i-need-help/ ** “I’ve got that many stories like that. But I’ve always been scared of flying,...
Share on Facebook Tweet this Willie | Tolaga Bay, Gisborne “My life in general has been one of many different hats I’ve had to wear. Some of them have been good. Some of them have been a journey, on the other side of a controversial lifestyle I’ve had. But being...
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