Posts by Ben Grogan
A lifetime of delivering babies: “At every single birth, through all the years, it was always amazing, just as it was that first time”
Brenda decided she wanted to be a midwife after witnessing something quite spectacular when she was just twelve years old – the birth of a baby and the beginning of a new life.
Read More“I’m just flying”: how one woman has reigned in her inner critic, building confidence and achieving her goals
Hannah, 40, took part in Next Level, a leadership programme that empowers women to take a lead in creating positive impact in New Zealand’s primary sector and rural communities.
Read MorePooling their Waters
Three women working with WAI Wānaka share what ties them to the land and drives their work.
Read MoreThe challenges – and rewards – of running a business in the remote communities of Aotea Great Barrier
Orla, Felicitas and Andi talk about the difficulties – and delights – of island life, living and running businesses in the remote communities of Aotea.
Read MoreKaimoana Chowder
A delicious recipe from Christall Lowe’s more-than-a-cookbook Kai.
Read MoreTui Gower
Tui, a single mum of three, manages a veritable menagerie on her lifestyle block, works as a part-time phlebotomist and even finds time to volunteer as a firefighter.
Read MoreDoing it for the kids: making the local marae clubrooms a community-positive, whānau-focused space
Stacey lives next to Hungahungatoroa Marae, where she has shifted the priorities and focus of the clubroom to provide a more wholesome and community-positive space.
Read More“The compromise works both ways” – the sacrifices rural couples make for work and for love
Holly left the South Island and her beloved curling team behind to be with her partner – but she makes it work, still managing to play for them despite the distance.
Read MoreTurning out and giving back – two female volunteer firefighters on life in the brigade
Karley and Manaka got together to share what it’s like to be a mum, career woman and local hero – on the Ōakura volunteer fire brigade.
Read MoreDefining Her Why
Cheyenne, 29, is passionate about improving youth opportunities in the dairy industry and helping the sector take charge of its own development.
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