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The Happy Bankrupt

Posted by Tainui Stephens | Aug 14, 2022 | Reflections

“It’s been said that bankruptcy happens gradually, and then suddenly. That’s very true. It was my fault for making it gradual because I didn’t face up to my tax bill right away.” — Tainui Stephens.

Meng Foon: A journey in te ao Māori

Posted by Dale Husband | Sep 8, 2019 | Kōrero

“When I told Mum I was going to take Māori, she said: ‘Waste of breath.’”

Peter Cordtz: Learning to talk about money

Posted by Dale Husband | Aug 18, 2019 | Kōrero

“One of the reasons that many of the more vulnerable whānau turn to third-tier lenders and shop trucks is that they’re treated nicely. They have things done for them, and aren’t made to feel stupid.”

Teuila Percival: There’s more to being a doctor than medicine

Posted by Teuila Fuatai | May 12, 2019 | Kōrero

“The further you get into medicine, the less important the science becomes. What’s more important is the social activism side.”—South Auckland paediatrician Teuila Percival.