Ayla H
I was an energetic bubbly child in a not so bubbly world. Abuse, alcohol and gangs seemed to be our destiny, but my two…
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Therese K
I had two amazing teachers when I was in school. They made such a difference in my life, going the extra mile for their…
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Aroha
I was expelled from school at 16, had my first baby at 17, my second at 22 and third at 25. My experience with…
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Angela
I never thought I would get into politics. When I was twelve I remember walking up the driveway with my dad and I asked…
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John
I have a dream that Māori and Pākehā will one day be able to sing in reality the words from the national anthem: ‘In…
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Gadiel
Growing up my siblings used to laugh at me when I said I wanted to be a choir master, but I was passionate about…
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Ayla
Growing up my mum struggled with her mental health, which meant that our early years were spent in and out of foster care. Part…
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Luka
I have always loved film. When my brother Kosta was sick I made funny videos for him, to cheer him up, which he loved….
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Sala
“I’m a confident person, and I try to carry myself well. So to openly acknowledge my flaws and do something about them was a…
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Aaron
“Both my boys were there to see me graduate with a degree after going through some tough years as a full time student and…
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