Toni H (2/2)
2/2 I never thought I’d live in Māngere. When we lived in Remuera, we picked up the idea that living south was a step…
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Toni H (1/2)
1/2 We moved around a lot when I was a kid. We lived in Manurewa first that I remember, then Warkworth running a family…
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Mark H (3/3)
3/3 I became his full-time caregiver. I couldn’t sleep in peace without knowing I’d given something back to him. I couldn’t help it. I…
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Mark H (2/3)
2/3 I know the difference presence can have for kids, and giving them positive words, a handshake, a pat on the shoulder makes a…
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Mark H (1/3)
1/3 My Grandad is my hero. He’s everything to me. When I think about him, I think about God. I know we’re all flawed,…
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David R
I was in a bakery up in Ōtara and this young fella I used to tutor came up to me. He had been struggling…
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Polar R
My first relationship wasn’t healthy. I was 16 and spent most of my money on drinking with my boys. We’d been together a couple…
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Lyndelle P
When I got my moko kauae, I didn’t want to share it until I was ready. I was anxious about the “worthiness” questions and…
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Nikki P (3/3)
3/3 14 years later, all I see is love and lessons. It was hard love, but it taught me how to work hard and…
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Nikki P (2/3)
A few hours later he summoned us all to the table and said I was gonna have the baby under the following conditions: Mum…
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