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Eliza, a young woman with long dark purple-tinted hair and glasses, smiles warmly at the camera. She is wearing a black cardigan over a graphic tee and a lanyard, standing in front of a Your Way | Kia Roha Hearing Therapy display banner.

From the other side of the chair

Eliza Gordon grew up as the only hard of hearing person in...
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Sharing stories and breaking down barriers on Attitude TV

When George Hewitt was approached to share his story on national television,...
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Kevin is outdoors, with green bushes in the background. He is wearing a red top and cross necklace, while holding a water bottle. 

Kevin’s journey: Growth and independence

Dunedin man, Kevin, has a full and active life, thanks to his...
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John's family - including his elderly mother - gather for a joyful photo, smiling and standing close together. There are three women in the front and two men in the back.

A place to call home: John’s journey to independent living

John unlocks his front door and steps into his flat in Whanganui....
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Catherine’s family of five stands together on a grassy field during an outdoor event. They are all wearing white shirts splattered with colourful powder. The man on the left is holding a toddler in his arms, and both are smiling. Next to him, a woman with sunglasses is smiling with a woman who appears to be older, possibly her mother. On the far right, a young boy in sunglasses is excitedly smiling, with his arm around the older woman. Other peoples in the background are similarly dressed.

The Power of Beginning Early: My Family’s Autism Journey

Meet Catherine Cooper, a member of our Otago Disability Leadership Group, as...
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A group of about 30 people, including a baby and people in their 70s, are gathered together in Latitude 39 gym to celebrate one year of a strength and conditioning class for people with MS or who have had a stroke.

Fitness, friends, and fun: Gaining strength and community at the gym 

Twice a week at local gym Latitude 39 in New Plymouth, people...
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Lucien has swooping brown hair and wears red glasses. In his hands, he holds Wednesday, a mostly-white calico cat.

A Place of Possibilities: Lucian’s Story

A year ago, Lucian struggled to get to school, and wouldn’t go...
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At doggy daycare, Grant sits on a bench surrounded by several dogs. He is wearing sunglasses and a pink lead around his neck while patting a small Jack Russell and a large chocolate lab.

Grant’s new life

It’s all about ‘puppy love’ for Grant, whether it’s engaging in the...
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Shelley’s choice: Living a good life 

Shelley lives a good life now and she is teaching everyone that...
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Wen has shoulder length grey hair and is wearing red lipstick. She is wearing a colourful beaded necklace and is smiling for the camera. Behind her is a green background with a decorative motif.

Finding strength together:  Navigating a good life with Individualised Funding 

How the right support transforms Wen and Lily’s journey with Parkinson’s and...
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Mt Ruapehu amputee a modern-day explorer

2 May 2018 – CLIMBING A MOUNTAIN and getting caught in a volcanic explosion...
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Iziyah, a young boy with a breathing tube and his mother sit together.

Question Time: Iziyah

Always the joker, Iziyah fields some deep questions with his Mum Dani....
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How not to retire gracefully

After 30 happy, satisfying, years of teaching Lindsay Harvey of Tauranga called...
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Tim is wearing a large hat and brightly coloured cardigan.

Question Time: Tim Folkema

Tim is a talented musician who’s passionate about helping people to find...
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Eliza, a young woman with long dark purple-tinted hair and glasses, smiles warmly at the camera. She is wearing a black cardigan over a graphic tee and a lanyard, standing in front of a Your Way | Kia Roha Hearing Therapy display banner.

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