Nō Ngāpuhi tōku papaKō Karangahape te whareKō Te Touwai te awaKō Ohautieke te maungaKō Kaitangata, Ngāti Kawau, whānau pani, ngā hapu Nō Te Atiawa toku whaeaKō Te ika roa a Māui te whareKō Waitara te awa Kō Taranaki te maungaKō Manukorihi te hapuHaving come from a background of incarceration and state ward care, over time … Continue reading Rangahau rōpū: Meet Rob Tua
Rangahau rōpū: Meet Martin, supporting pathways to wellness
Martin was born in Tāmaki Makaurau and grew up on Onetangi Beach on Waiheke Island. He grew into adulthood under the watchful eyes of Parahaki (the maunga he identifies with) and Hātea (the awa he identifies with) in Whangarei. Mania has also had extremely significant influences for him. He has recently found in tikanga a … Continue reading Rangahau rōpū: Meet Martin, supporting pathways to wellness
Rangahau rōpū. Meet the AUT Law team on the project
Today we share stories from our rōpū members from AUT Law and share our passions for re-envisaging the criminal justice system. Katey Thom Katey (Ngāti Pākehā) grew up in the Ōtautahi beach town of Matuku Takotako (Sumner) and now lives with her partner Ryan and their two tamariki in rural Raglan's coastal area of Ruapuke, … Continue reading Rangahau rōpū. Meet the AUT Law team on the project
Rangahau rōpū: Meet Thomas, a passionate supporter to peers
Thomas White is 44 years old of Samoan/English descent. He grew up in West Auckland and is the oldest of three brothers. His childhood took place in a very controlled environment where he was training to be a professional footballer everyday from the age of 9 years old. He represented New Zealand at age group … Continue reading Rangahau rōpū: Meet Thomas, a passionate supporter to peers
Rangahau rōpū: A story of a Westie clinician
Brian McKenna Brian was born and raised in West Auckland. He classes himself as a true Westie, with New Lynn being the centre of the universe (although he lived in Piha for 14 years!). His ancestors are from Ireland, England, Wales (via Tasmania) and Israel (via Eastern Europe). Although Brian's ancestry belongs in those various places, … Continue reading Rangahau rōpū: A story of a Westie clinician
Rangahau rōpū: Meet Debra, experience-based expertise trailblazer
Debra has made a substantial contribution to the evolution of consumer advisory services, helping to shape it into the independent, professional and robust structure that it is today. She has transferred her 30 years of lived experience of recovery, voice hearing and the shared experiences of the consumers she has worked with, into a wealth … Continue reading Rangahau rōpū: Meet Debra, experience-based expertise trailblazer
Rangahau rōpū: In his own words, by Jeremy
Kia ora koutouKo Horouta te WakaKo Maungahaumi te MaungaKo Mangatu te MaraeKo Ngaariki Kaiputahi te IwiKo Peneha rāua ko Brown ngā ingoa whānau nō Te Tairāwhiti, nō reira,He uri ahau nō Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tūhoe hoki.Mauri ora!!Kia ora, my name is Jeremy Tumoana. I am 48 years old this year and am very grateful for … Continue reading Rangahau rōpū: In his own words, by Jeremy
Rangahau rōpū: Yet another superstar, meet Dave
Dave Burnside was born in Pukekohe to English and Scottish parents. He grew up on the North Shore in Auckland. He has a lived experience of mental distress, addiction and incarceration, spending 37 years in the chaos of addiction and offending. Today Dave is a proud father, with a passion for art, music and the … Continue reading Rangahau rōpū: Yet another superstar, meet Dave
Rangahau rōpū: Meet Jess, our star researcher
Jess was born in Wellington and is of Polish and English descent. She has her own experience of both incarceration and addiction. After leaving prison at the age of 29 years, Jess embarked on studying a degree in Criminology at the University of Auckland. Today Jess celebrates 9.5 years clean and graduated with her degree … Continue reading Rangahau rōpū: Meet Jess, our star researcher
Kaiwhakanikoniko. A profile of graphic artist RQ who contributes photos for our mahi
Many of the photos we use on this website are supplied by graphic artist and electronic music producer RQ, AKA Ryan Quinlivan (Ngāti pākehā). Here we share a short story about his art, music and experiences of enhancing his well-being. For over 20 years, Ryan has been observing the landscapes of Aotearoa and capturing their … Continue reading Kaiwhakanikoniko. A profile of graphic artist RQ who contributes photos for our mahi
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