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Transition Service: A Fresh Start

Change can come slowly, then all at once. For one young person preparing to move towns, the journey to this point has been shaped by early years in care, the […]
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ACC Navigation: Pat Larmer

“I Didn’t Know Help Like That Was Out There” Life can change in an instant. For a hardworking oyster fisherman from Bluff, a simple misstep after a long day on […]
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Cancer Kaiarahi: My Words, My Way, My Voice

*This client wishes to remain anonymous I knew I had cancer before I was officially diagnosed. I can’t help but wonder if the things I’ve endured and overcome have contributed […]
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Cancer Kaiarahi: Libby Heke

I’ve lived a life full of love, loss, hard work, and quiet strength and now, as I approach 65, I feel ready to tell my story. I’ve faced cancer three […]
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Cancer Kaiarahi: Jenny Ross

Jenny Ross is a proud Invercargill local, the youngest of five, and a lifelong sports lover with a sharp sense of humour. From hockey fields to golf greens, she’s lived […]
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Cancer Kaiarahi: Alfred 'Bud' North

Alfred “Bud” North has lived a life marked by hard work, resilience, and deep faith. A shearer turned truck driver from Invercargill, Bud’s life changed dramatically in 2016 when he […]
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