“I was adopted in the late 1960s by two Pākehā sisters. My first memories of home are anchored firmly in the memories of these shy women. They parented me from when I was three weeks old until they passed away within a few months of each other when I was in my mid-20s.” — Aroha Gilling.
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“Looking back now, I can see it wasn’t just about learning kapa haka. It was about pride and belonging, and making sure that Māori kids had connection and support at school when, everywhere else, racism was out and proud, and tikanga Pākehā was dominant.” — Kim Mcbreen.
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“Around 80,000 babies were adopted. Because of shabby practices, we can’t know how many of these babies were Māori, but I imagine every whānau has been affected, and has lost precious children.” — Kim Mcbreen.
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