Brendan L
My dad worked in the same factory job for nearly 40 years. He worked 10 hour days, catching the train or running from Manurewa…
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Liz F (1/2)
1/2 My dad left when I was around five years old, closing the businesses both he and my mum owned. This left my mum…
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Adrienne B
My son’s name in Samoan means “new hope”. I had him when I was 20. At that time my mum was married to a…
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Teina
I never had a full appreciation of my mum growing up. The way she made sure we were safe and had the necessities, sacrificing…
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Damien P
Although she won’t admit it, I’m my mum’s favourite! When I was in high school we went out every Wednesday morning for breakfast together,…
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Villi
“My parents sacrifice and example compels me to make the most of every opportunity life brings.”
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