I’m walking to have some control

April 2022

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In a world with so much uncertainty, Hariata Hema says the Walk1200km challenge is something she can control.  Walk1200km has got Hariata Hema out of a rut. She’s walking to and from work instead of catching the bus and is out in all weathers exploring parts of Wellington she hasn’t seen in a while. Hariata signed […]
Aaron van Delden

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