KiwiBank Young New Zealander finalist shares story of transformation
Saturday 15 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Kiwibank
A finalist for the KiwiBank Young New Zealander of the Year awards has shared how farming and forgiveness helped him change his life. After experiencing a childhood of gang violence and being imprisoned for manslaughter at age 16, he credits family and agriculture for his rehabilitation.