Jonique proudly and gracefully took the stage at our Real Talk Mō Ngā Rangatahi event in Ahuriri in Napier, sharing her story of wisdom, love, heartbreak and hope. Some of her kōrero she has never shared before, so we are extremely priviledged to have her share her story with us on the Real Talk stage.
I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the power, beauty, strength and the inspriation that Jonique is to many. Ngā mihi nunui rawa atu ki a koe, i ngā wā katoa e hoa.
Here is Joniques story...
Kia ora e hoa mā,
Above all I am a māmā of three beautiful boys, wife to my handsome Samoan husband and a proud wahine Māori. We reside in the beautiful Kahungunu however I hail from the mighty East Coast where I was born and bred. Our whānau homestead sits neatly on Waiapu Road.
Waiapu road – The road that leads me home was inspired by my love for my whakapapa and my tūrangawaewae. In an ever-changing world, those parts of me remain unchanged. In an ever-challenging world those parts of me remind me of the strength within me and in the lineage behind me. I run this business on my own from beginning to end, on my own. I work full time as a Guidance Counsellor at a Kura Kaupapa Maori and I also study part time as well.
Waiapu Roads range will always be to whakamana tangata. They are a source of empowerment for me. It’s my hope that it can be a source of pride and empowerment for you too.
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And @waiapuroad
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