We catch up with Whaiora Patrick, our first young Wave Maker. Whaiora is from Kawerau and she is a Mother, a Youth Leader, a Mental Health Advocate, a Motivational Speaker, a Writer and a Story Teller. Whaiora shares with us her incredible story of overcoming dark days in order to share her light with others.

*Trigger Warning: Suicide, overdose, and self harm.

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