Humans of Christchurch Ōtautahi

2020

I’ve never owned a car – Hazel

“I’ve never owned a car. I’ve never seen the need. My principles haven’t changed since I was at school. I was always into environmental stuff, even as a kid. I […]

2020

We had stranger danger but he wasn’t a stranger – Ken

“I was born and bred in Christchurch. When I was […]

2020

I choose to live now – Abby

“I’m not your everyday widow. I don’t know what people expect. That I should just be sad; full stop. Stop living. Clearly you haven’t met me. That’s not me; it’s […]

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 […]

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