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 […]
Read MoreCancer 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 […]
Read MoreCancer 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 […]
Read MoreCancer Kaiarahi: Russell Corbin
For Russell, it all began with a simple visit to the doctor. A long history of health problems, from frequent bouts of bronchitis to persistent heartburn, had him worried. But […]
Read MoreCancer Kaiarahi: Matua Donald (Tana) Cooper (Kopa)
Donald (Tana) Cooper's life has been shaped by struggle, survival, and resilience. His journey has been marked by pain, loss, and above all, strength. Through the chaos of his youth, […]
Read MoreKaumātua Hapori Tautoko Service: Moira Grey
I grew up on a farm in Wrey’s Bush, Invercargill, and after meeting my late husband, we moved to Otatara and then Invercargill, where we were blessed with five sons. […]
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