August What have you learned from spending time with a child? Jairus - Henderson. “I’m a nurse by profession, so I’ve looked after children before. It can be challenging but I think it can be rewarding at times, when you know when you looked after... Shady - Ranui. “We do have a lot of radio station gatherings and that, and YFM and everything. You know they do their fundraisers, functions, whatever, you know, and everything, but this might sound... Zainab - Mt Roskill. “Yeah, I was welcomed here by many people. Wherever I go I meet with different people, different ethnicity; Asian, Indian, Chinese, more kiwis." Read more... Otto - Glendene. “... if you’re immature and you have a kid, then don’t, then you better grow up fast, or otherwise you won’t be a good parent. You’ll teach them the wrong stuff."... Trina - Auckland. “My mother has I think seven siblings, and they’ve all got kids. It is quite huge. Even extended family we’ve got, it’s quite big. I think it’s good, because, yes... Trinity - Titirangi/Waiheke Island. “I have a 12 year old and I have a two year old, so there’s a huge gap. So I was at the stage where I was learning about teenagers... Nicholas - Onehunga. “Five years ago I had a very bad addiction, and I’ve been rescued by my son. I’ve been clean for five years. So it’s been a really good ride." Read more... Jarvie - Mt Albert. “I think about 80% of people that play are of Asian descent, and the game is growing just naturally with our immigration changes to Auckland. So that’s a great thing,... July When was the last time you felt proud? Hamish - Māngere Bridge. “I was going to be a typical capitalist and shift them out over the summer period and get the high-paying American tourist for our Airbnb, but I spoke to them... Amrit - Mt Roskill. “Everything is a positive in Auckland; clean environment, nice people, friendly staff, and more opportunity for the growth. If you’re hard working you can touch the sky. "... Selena - Campbells Bay. “I think about love and also how difficult it is to be responsible when you’re an adult. I know it sounds very immature, but you know I write those songs... Tessa - Māngere. “It was quite a shock, but because it runs in my family because we’re Pacific Islanders, and both my parents are overweight, and don’t look after themselves. To hear it was... Hannah - Auckland. “It’s kind been a bit of a mixed emotion almost. I guess just seeing things in England it brings people together. Almost the fear and the extreme activities it’s really heart-breaking,... Kasey - Glen Eden. “When anyone asks me what I am, I’m a proud Kiwi a proud New Zealander, but I also always make sure that they know what mix I am. To... Rene - Sandringham. “Yeah I got asked a question like a month ago. This guy came up to me and said “where do you see yourself in 5 years?” and I said to him... Albert - Ranui. “My family’s important to me. Usually when you’re busy in life you forget about, not intentionally, some of the people that are important in your life, and the encounter I had... June How did you last show someone you care? Ady - Auckland. “I moved from India to New Zealand when I was nine years old and I couldn’t speak any English, and the best thing I like about Auckland, New Zealand is that... Lillian - New Lynn. “I’ve got this kind of phrase that I don’t have to be instantly accessible to whoever’s not in my presence. I’m trying to balance that out though. I feel like... Andrea - Mt Roskill. “One thing I try and do with both my girls is connect with the in the morning and at night, so that might just be a hug, a question, how... Conrad - Auckland. “I think everybody does (struggle), and of course I have; my father passed away about three years ago and I think I still struggle with that" Read more... Juliana - Cook Islands / Pukekohe. “Depression isn’t exactly easy being the other person without it. Having to live through it, but if you show you’re kind hearted and your understanding and caring attitude... Akmalia - Malaysia/Auckland. “I think in, like in any other religion, there are some who are extremist. Perhaps sometimes they follow a certain people who don’t really go and look at what the Quran... Anitelea - Mt Roskill. “I just don’t have any hope for future, just live the normal way. It’s just like, the thing is again in different places and things and stuff you get, but... Gaille - Kelston. “I think when you go down as far as you possibly can, the only way is up, and so I had a look at myself and decided that I’m more than... May What would you say to your 11 year old self? Nicola - Auckland/Taranaki. “I’ve grown up with racism. It’s kind of normal, and it’s a thing you don’t challenge, and so this year was the first year I actually challenged it, and I’m 47.”... Laura - Manurewa. “Me being a midwife - I kind of figured it out on one of our last family vacations to Samoa where I saw the health issues there and it’s like midwifery... Wairiki - Māngere. “I lost my Dad at a young age and all I saw was gang life. It’s like the older parents are like their role models and all they see is gang... Edison – Visiting from Hong Kong. “…you know, bad stuff happens all around the world. Like casual racism or racial jokes. I can take it, because I’m a grown up person so it’s fine."... Mohini – India. “That’s the best thing about this place. There have been a lot of people from different places all together here. I wouldn’t say that specifically here New Zealanders are that fussy... Jasmin - Auckland. “As a kid I had, still do, have dyslexia. It’s not that bad. It’s definitely something that I’ve struggled with... I guess growing up… it’s kind of taught me about perseverance,... Joe - Auckland/Northland. "Back in my time, there were more freezing works in the ‘70s. The jobs, you could pick up easily. Today it’s a bit difficult. So I ask myself as an 11... Alessandra - Auckland. "I’m from Brazil, and I came to New Zealand in 2010 just as a visitor and I fell in love with New Zealand and then worked my way through staying here.”... April What was the last message you sent? Phil - Mairangi Bay. "I go to the gym six days a week, sometimes seven. It's that relief from getting out of the house and meeting other people, having a laugh, it’s really good."... Janet - Avondale. "I think as a human in society, surrounded by other humans, it’s our social responsibility to make sure that everyone is okay." Read more... Tewhetumarama - Avondale. "My name is Tewhetumarama and I’m currently living on the streets…I don’t really call it homelessness I’m camping out just to make it a little bit easier" Read more... Samy - Auckland. "Our discussion revolved around how do we fit in the ladder of social evolvement? We discovered we don’t really fit in that ladder, but rather we seem to be taking another... Rebecca - Auckland. "I've had plenty of friends who have suffered from depression or suicidal thoughts. You would think in a day and age when we’re so connected, people wouldn’t have to feel this... Richard - Auckland. "I’m currently on crutches. It makes every day an adventure trying to get around. People are generally really helpful, I guess it tests what sort of people they are; what sort... Charlotte - Rothesay Bay. "Our dad is 84 and he’s had enough, he’s coming to the end of his life. That was really, really hard saying that. I won’t be able be there with... Dylan - Pt Chev. "Actually, I can be completely honest here and I’m not ashamed to admit that I actually suffer from mental illness. I get levels of anxiety quite often.” Read more... March Tell us about the last meal you shared with someone? Nooks - Māngere Bridge. “Yesterday was my birthday so I shared a meal with my wife and kids. My wife is Cook Island Tahitian and I’m Māori so my kids are pretty much a... Huva - Glen Innes. "What we really need is empathy. You just need to take life as it is. You only get one life, so you just have to be unapologetically yourself." Read more... Lisa - Auckland. "The biggest challenge at the moment is just being a stay-at-home mum, and I’m kind of feeling a bit itchy and scratchy, so I’m going back to work in May." Read... Sara - Panmure. "The more connected we are the more we know we’re loved - the more we know we’re giving to people. That’s what makes us feel good as humans." Read more... Peter - Te Atatu Peninsula. "When I can’t see someone on my left I bump into them, and they give me this really filthy look, like ‘why don’t you watch where you’re going!" Read... Nidhi - Auckland. "Surprisingly, it was like a huge weight off your chest, it was good conversation and I think food did that." Read more... Rory - South Auckland. "I just like to help my family out, because they help me out a lot. It’s been good, doing what I can for my brother and my sister in South... Cara - Te Atatu Peninsula. "Hāngi-wise; we have that now and then. That’s a real treat. I try, but I guess because I say that I am quite plastic Māori-wise, I’ve kind of lost...
Jairus - Henderson. “I’m a nurse by profession, so I’ve looked after children before. It can be challenging but I think it can be rewarding at times, when you know when you looked after... Shady - Ranui. “We do have a lot of radio station gatherings and that, and YFM and everything. You know they do their fundraisers, functions, whatever, you know, and everything, but this might sound... Zainab - Mt Roskill. “Yeah, I was welcomed here by many people. Wherever I go I meet with different people, different ethnicity; Asian, Indian, Chinese, more kiwis." Read more... Otto - Glendene. “... if you’re immature and you have a kid, then don’t, then you better grow up fast, or otherwise you won’t be a good parent. You’ll teach them the wrong stuff."... Trina - Auckland. “My mother has I think seven siblings, and they’ve all got kids. It is quite huge. Even extended family we’ve got, it’s quite big. I think it’s good, because, yes... Trinity - Titirangi/Waiheke Island. “I have a 12 year old and I have a two year old, so there’s a huge gap. So I was at the stage where I was learning about teenagers... Nicholas - Onehunga. “Five years ago I had a very bad addiction, and I’ve been rescued by my son. I’ve been clean for five years. So it’s been a really good ride." Read more... Jarvie - Mt Albert. “I think about 80% of people that play are of Asian descent, and the game is growing just naturally with our immigration changes to Auckland. So that’s a great thing,...
Hamish - Māngere Bridge. “I was going to be a typical capitalist and shift them out over the summer period and get the high-paying American tourist for our Airbnb, but I spoke to them... Amrit - Mt Roskill. “Everything is a positive in Auckland; clean environment, nice people, friendly staff, and more opportunity for the growth. If you’re hard working you can touch the sky. "... Selena - Campbells Bay. “I think about love and also how difficult it is to be responsible when you’re an adult. I know it sounds very immature, but you know I write those songs... Tessa - Māngere. “It was quite a shock, but because it runs in my family because we’re Pacific Islanders, and both my parents are overweight, and don’t look after themselves. To hear it was... Hannah - Auckland. “It’s kind been a bit of a mixed emotion almost. I guess just seeing things in England it brings people together. Almost the fear and the extreme activities it’s really heart-breaking,... Kasey - Glen Eden. “When anyone asks me what I am, I’m a proud Kiwi a proud New Zealander, but I also always make sure that they know what mix I am. To... Rene - Sandringham. “Yeah I got asked a question like a month ago. This guy came up to me and said “where do you see yourself in 5 years?” and I said to him... Albert - Ranui. “My family’s important to me. Usually when you’re busy in life you forget about, not intentionally, some of the people that are important in your life, and the encounter I had...
Ady - Auckland. “I moved from India to New Zealand when I was nine years old and I couldn’t speak any English, and the best thing I like about Auckland, New Zealand is that... Lillian - New Lynn. “I’ve got this kind of phrase that I don’t have to be instantly accessible to whoever’s not in my presence. I’m trying to balance that out though. I feel like... Andrea - Mt Roskill. “One thing I try and do with both my girls is connect with the in the morning and at night, so that might just be a hug, a question, how... Conrad - Auckland. “I think everybody does (struggle), and of course I have; my father passed away about three years ago and I think I still struggle with that" Read more... Juliana - Cook Islands / Pukekohe. “Depression isn’t exactly easy being the other person without it. Having to live through it, but if you show you’re kind hearted and your understanding and caring attitude... Akmalia - Malaysia/Auckland. “I think in, like in any other religion, there are some who are extremist. Perhaps sometimes they follow a certain people who don’t really go and look at what the Quran... Anitelea - Mt Roskill. “I just don’t have any hope for future, just live the normal way. It’s just like, the thing is again in different places and things and stuff you get, but... Gaille - Kelston. “I think when you go down as far as you possibly can, the only way is up, and so I had a look at myself and decided that I’m more than...
Nicola - Auckland/Taranaki. “I’ve grown up with racism. It’s kind of normal, and it’s a thing you don’t challenge, and so this year was the first year I actually challenged it, and I’m 47.”... Laura - Manurewa. “Me being a midwife - I kind of figured it out on one of our last family vacations to Samoa where I saw the health issues there and it’s like midwifery... Wairiki - Māngere. “I lost my Dad at a young age and all I saw was gang life. It’s like the older parents are like their role models and all they see is gang... Edison – Visiting from Hong Kong. “…you know, bad stuff happens all around the world. Like casual racism or racial jokes. I can take it, because I’m a grown up person so it’s fine."... Mohini – India. “That’s the best thing about this place. There have been a lot of people from different places all together here. I wouldn’t say that specifically here New Zealanders are that fussy... Jasmin - Auckland. “As a kid I had, still do, have dyslexia. It’s not that bad. It’s definitely something that I’ve struggled with... I guess growing up… it’s kind of taught me about perseverance,... Joe - Auckland/Northland. "Back in my time, there were more freezing works in the ‘70s. The jobs, you could pick up easily. Today it’s a bit difficult. So I ask myself as an 11... Alessandra - Auckland. "I’m from Brazil, and I came to New Zealand in 2010 just as a visitor and I fell in love with New Zealand and then worked my way through staying here.”...
Phil - Mairangi Bay. "I go to the gym six days a week, sometimes seven. It's that relief from getting out of the house and meeting other people, having a laugh, it’s really good."... Janet - Avondale. "I think as a human in society, surrounded by other humans, it’s our social responsibility to make sure that everyone is okay." Read more... Tewhetumarama - Avondale. "My name is Tewhetumarama and I’m currently living on the streets…I don’t really call it homelessness I’m camping out just to make it a little bit easier" Read more... Samy - Auckland. "Our discussion revolved around how do we fit in the ladder of social evolvement? We discovered we don’t really fit in that ladder, but rather we seem to be taking another... Rebecca - Auckland. "I've had plenty of friends who have suffered from depression or suicidal thoughts. You would think in a day and age when we’re so connected, people wouldn’t have to feel this... Richard - Auckland. "I’m currently on crutches. It makes every day an adventure trying to get around. People are generally really helpful, I guess it tests what sort of people they are; what sort... Charlotte - Rothesay Bay. "Our dad is 84 and he’s had enough, he’s coming to the end of his life. That was really, really hard saying that. I won’t be able be there with... Dylan - Pt Chev. "Actually, I can be completely honest here and I’m not ashamed to admit that I actually suffer from mental illness. I get levels of anxiety quite often.” Read more...
Nooks - Māngere Bridge. “Yesterday was my birthday so I shared a meal with my wife and kids. My wife is Cook Island Tahitian and I’m Māori so my kids are pretty much a... Huva - Glen Innes. "What we really need is empathy. You just need to take life as it is. You only get one life, so you just have to be unapologetically yourself." Read more... Lisa - Auckland. "The biggest challenge at the moment is just being a stay-at-home mum, and I’m kind of feeling a bit itchy and scratchy, so I’m going back to work in May." Read... Sara - Panmure. "The more connected we are the more we know we’re loved - the more we know we’re giving to people. That’s what makes us feel good as humans." Read more... Peter - Te Atatu Peninsula. "When I can’t see someone on my left I bump into them, and they give me this really filthy look, like ‘why don’t you watch where you’re going!" Read... Nidhi - Auckland. "Surprisingly, it was like a huge weight off your chest, it was good conversation and I think food did that." Read more... Rory - South Auckland. "I just like to help my family out, because they help me out a lot. It’s been good, doing what I can for my brother and my sister in South... Cara - Te Atatu Peninsula. "Hāngi-wise; we have that now and then. That’s a real treat. I try, but I guess because I say that I am quite plastic Māori-wise, I’ve kind of lost...
