Jason Tereva of Ngāti Maniapoto and Cook Island decent is a product of the state care services in New Zealand. For most of his life Tereva has had to contend with being moved to multiple state service homes, and has battled with alcohol and drug addiction. But Tereva has left that life behind him and on this, the last day of 2019, he's focused on a new life for himself, one that he has found doing voluntary work for the Salvation Army in Wellington.
Tag: Alcohol. Showing results 1 - 10 of 69
Showing results 1 - 10 of 69
Primary tabs
Search results
-
Māori mother celebrates recovery from addiction
Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Auckland today raising awareness for drug and alcohol addiction recovery. Among those on the Addiction Recovery Walk is a young Māori mother who has been on the path to recovery.
-
Losing half million dollars as Skycity push for more pokies machines
Māori man breaks his silence subjected to a 25 year gambling addiction. Now, he speaks out against Skycity Casino in Hamilton at the second hearing that sees the company push for more pokies machines.
-
'One moment in time, one moment that haunts my mind'
Hyrum Paea suffers severe brain damage following an alcohol-related driving incident. Told he would never walk or talk again, Hyrum has overcome major challenges to share his story in the hope of helping others see the bigger picture.
-
New rangatahi addiction pilot programme launched
A new programme looking to tackle alcohol and drug issues amongst Māori and Pasifika teens was launched in Auckland. The pilot, called Ease Up, will be delivered by Emerge Aotearoa in collaboration with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
-
West Auckland weighs up its liquor laws
There has been growing demand from the local community of West Auckland to make alcohol more accessible for purchase. However, it is acknowledged that the current restrictions have their benefits.
-
"Fat, useless, ugly- I should've died"- the rise of digital self-harm
A new report by NetSafe on NZ teenagers and 'digital self-harm' has raised serious concerns, highlighting the need to support rangatahi in online spaces. One online Māori blogger says she's not surprised by the findings.
-
NewsAlcohol consultation "failing Māori communities"
Māori voices are not being meaningfully engaged with when it comes to liquor licensing legislation, new research from the University of Otago.
-
Tokomaru Bay community call for liquor ban
The Tokomaru Bay community have had enough and a proposal could lead to a bylaw that would ban drinking in public areas.
-
Compulsory pregnancy warning labels on alcohol
The government has announced that pregnancy warning labels on alcohol will become compulsory in New Zealand.
