2019

I just love a good story – Adam

“I’ve always loved movies. I grew up watching re-runs of Star Trek with Dad. If I was good I would get to stay up and watch the new episode. I […]

2019

I like the security – Tracy

“I was living at my parents but they decided for me to live here at Hohepa, to have more environment. Because they’re a bit busy, and don’t have the time […]

2019

Celebrating our people

aha te mea nui o te ao What is the most important thing in the world? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata It is the people, it is the people, […]

2019

Personally I enjoy making friends and connections – Yang

“I’m from China of course. I came here in 2001 […]

2019

I feel like a very lucky fella – John

“Well I’ve always been interested in tourism but I had to retire before I got involved. I was in sales for a number of years but I started my working […]

2019

For the Love of food – Sachiko

“I come from a large family, I am the eldest of six and a mama to three beautiful tamariki. I am of Māori and Japanese descent with both sides of […]

2019

I’ve found my voice through being authentic to who I am – Stacey

I did a million other jobs and then I wanted […]

2019

I always knew I wanted to help people – Beth

It sounds pretty cliche, but when people asked me what […]

2019

#MenStartTalking – Steve

My father had prostate cancer, his brother had prostate cancer, his sister had breast cancer. They say men should get annual blood tests from age 50; or 40 if your […]

2019