Your Story
We love to tell the stories of inspiring wāhine in our community, including those who have made an impact throughout history.
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Giving classic books a new life
Retro Reads, a new online bookstore started by writer Pattie Pegler, is giving new life to discarded classics and hidden gems which Pattie Pegler has made it her mission to find.
Bolani, biryani and big dreams: How Jamila is building a life in New Zealand
With her bubbly personal, entrepreneurial skills, and strong English, multi-talented Afghan refugee, Jamila Ehsani has embraced every opportunity since arriving in New Zealand in mid-2024, even starting her own business!
Brigit Blair - building a global brand with heart
From Brigit's kitchen table to iconic international brand, the Linden Leaves story also includes her incredible support of the former refugee and migrant community over 30 years in business.
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From conflict zones to film sets
Almost exactly six years ago, Hans Araujo Escobar took a huge leap of faith, leaving behind almost everyone and everything she knew in Colombia, to migrate to an unknown future in New Zealand.
Dismantling Tall Poppy Syndrome
Meet Nicky Geldard, who together with her husband Jay, co-founded E Tū Tāngata, an organisation doing amazing work helping to dismantle Tall Poppy Syndrome in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Cooking up connections: Share Kai celebrates community and culture
Meet Share Kai, an incredible local initiative providing opportunities for former refugee and migrant women to learn, grow, and share their culture and cuisines with the wider community as members of the Share Kai Cooks Collective.