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Rupert’s Black Dog
My name is Arwen Valks and I am a wife, a mummy, a creator, a dreamer and a rainbow. The life that has lead to each of these titles has been an adventure, to say the least.
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Fragmented Mental Health Services Failing New Zealand’s Youth: Auditor-General's Report Urges Urgent Reform
A recent report from the Auditor-General reveals alarming shortcomings in New Zealand’s mental health services for young people. The report paints a concerning picture of a fragmented system that struggles to meet the growing mental health needs of the nation's youth.
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New Zealand’s Drinking Culture and the Shadow It Casts on Mental Health
Alcohol, long considered a social cornerstone in New Zealand, has once again come under scrutiny, this time sparked by comments from mental health advocate Mike King. King suggested that, in some cases, alcohol may have prevented individuals from taking their own lives by numbing overwhelming distress.
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Growing up with Asperger's
I was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome when I was 16. Before then though, my life hadn't been the easiest...
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Wayne Hanson: A Journey of Resilience and Hope
I was born on 23 October 1971 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, to my parents, Eric and Ann Hanson. My childhood was filled with adventure and mischief, and as the eldest of three children, I naturally took on the role of protector and guide to my younger brother and sister.
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A Moment to Rethink: Policing, Protection, and Public Trust
Residents of of Clyde Rd, Bryndwr, Christchurch were alarmed by the sound of gunshots around 11pm on 13th August 2025 ,and woke to the shocking news that a woman, that police were called to protect during a domestic incident, was fatally shot by officers.
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