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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Nicole H
I left school as soon as I was legally allowed to, but had mentally left long before then. With no formal qualification I found…
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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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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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Noeleen
“As a proud Maori woman from Ngati Porou, it is ironic to be told to “Go home to your own country”. People assume that…
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Hone
“I was an artistic, creative Māori boy with big dreams. Inspired to draw and paint, I enjoyed recreating images of my Tipuna (ancestors). I…
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Tipene
“My father never wanted me to follow his path, a path filled with pain, gangs and prison. But I aspired to be like him…
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Waimarie
“I’ve always loved the fact that I am Maori. It’s a real treasure to be able to communicate in Te Reo because I didn’t…
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Nanny Te Ao
“For 44 years of my life I was known as Mrs Biddle, teacher, educator, principal. I gave up my educational career as a Principal…
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Morisha
What is your greatest struggle right now? “I guess seeing how little people value humanity. For me the greatest religion is humanity, you know….
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