Pania
I feel like all the parts of my life have strangely come together, for this purpose, this kaupapa, to protect our whenua, Ihumatao. In…
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Phoenix
“My dad met my mum when he was at university. He was studying to be an accountant but he had to drop out when…
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Derek
“In 2013 I was painting my roof when I slipped, falling over 5m to the ground. I suffered multiple leg fractures, a broken pelvis…
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Vola
“I will never forget that day. My daughter was 8 months old and learning to walk. Up until that point I had been really…
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Neihana
“This year I was invited to submit my film to the Maoriland Film Festival. I filled out the paperwork and sent it away. The…
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Willie
“In 2012 I took over the Otara Scorpions League club as Chairman. I got involved cause I wanted to see changes. We worked hard…
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Sarah
“I was never really interested in politics but just had a heart for the community. From a young age I watched my older sister…
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Sarah & Ese
Sarah Love is the same thing for all of us. It’s not about someone’s abilities or their looks. For me, it was just about…
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Ella
Emily would have been five this month. She was stillborn. I ended up in intensive care. I was discharged so I could attend her…
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Sam
“My life went on hold when I was diagnosed with cancer, still is – and probably will be for a long time. I had…
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