Teoti Jardine
Riverton man Teoti Jardine, 80, is a potter, poet, psychiatric nurse, and gay rights activist who believes wellbeing is about taking care of ourselves and being who we are. Here […]
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A softly spoken spiritual being deeply committed to his wellbeing, and a pathway of recovery that echoes a mantra of Be Well, Say Well, Go Well. Kanui recalls in the […]
Read MoreMahana Southern Māori Mental Health and Addiction Service: I Am Important
I had a rough upbringing surrounded by drugs and alcohol and from the age of five I was raising my siblings and cousins on my own. My parents were alcoholics […]
Read MoreTōku Oranga: My Confidence Is Back
Kaylene Anne Johns I suffer from a range of health problems and require knee and hip surgery. Walking around for me is tricky and I rely on a walker or […]
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Transition KaimahiThe Transition Kaimahi supports eligible Rangatahi aged 15-21 on their journey transitioning from care into adulthood, independent living and long-term wellbeing. The kaimahi supports with: Appointments and meetings Guidance […]
Read MoreManawa Ora: The Service Is Amazing
For the past few years, I have had a metaphoric noose around my neck, chaining me to an addiction I couldn’t escape. A personal trauma in my 30s triggered a […]
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