by Tim Kavermann | Dec 3, 2020 | Volunteer Stories
When it comes to volunteering, enthusiasm is a key attribute. It is something that can be found at any age, and it is generously found in the wide-ranging spectrum of ages of the volunteers at Bellyful Christchurch. The youngest volunteer is 30 and the eldest is 81....
by Tim Kavermann | Nov 16, 2020 | Whānau Stories
Owners of bulk-food store The Source Taupō, Fiona and Ken Harris are no strangers to moving home. The Taupō-based couple, who met while working in Turangi, have relocated three times over their 11-year relationship – to Vancouver, Auckland, and most recently...
by Tim Kavermann | Sep 4, 2020 | Whānau Stories
Of all the things Daniel and his partner Beatriz planned for when expecting their baby, their beautiful son Marco being born at just 26 weeks and five days gestation was the last thing they imagined. Little Marco spent the first 97 days of his life in hospital. “It...
by Tim Kavermann | Jul 8, 2020 | Whānau Stories
Laura’s family in the UK were due to fly out to support her with the birth of her twins in May, but COVID-19 threw a spanner into that plan. With New Zealand’s border essentially closed under Alert Level 4, her family members cancelled their travel. Laura and her...
by Tim Kavermann | Jun 16, 2020 | Whānau Stories
Being a working parent can be a real juggle. Getting the kids ready for school, arriving at work on-time, making your way through that growing laundry pile after you’ve rustled up a half-way decent evening meal for the whānau. Things are pretty hectic at the best of...
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