Into the bush to belong

January 2017

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January 2017

For these refugee students from Mt Roskill Grammar, the Duke of Edinburgh is an introduction to the Kiwi outdoors. Photo: Peniel Fa’amausili
In multicultural Auckland, where refugee students rub shoulders with immigrants and other ethnic minorities, the Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award helps people from diverse backgrounds assimilate into New Zealand society. FOR 16-YEAR-OLD Cook Islander Tairi Kimi, the Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award is all about the positive vibes. “The vibe makes me want to keep doing […]
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