Lydia | Akaroa

Lydia | Akaroa

When did you last need help? Share on Facebook Gmail Lydia | Akaroa After returning to New Zealand from overseas, Lydia struggled to get a job. A friend who worked at the Barry’s Bay Cheese Factory offered her an opportunity to pick up work over the busy summer months...
Julia | Akaroa

Julia | Akaroa

When did you last need help? Share on Facebook Gmail Julia | Akaroa When Julia and her husband took over the Akaroa Butchery and moved to the Banks Peninsula they suddenly became a vital part of the small community. “Last year my husband and I threw caution to...
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....
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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