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Kat’s kōrero's kōrero
Kat (30) of Riccarton says, “I’m better than where I was five weeks ago. This is my new morning routine, reaching for my Varenicline medicine. No more butt runs for me. I’m not 100% fully smoke free yet. I’m trying...
Kate’s kōrero's kōrero
Kate (47) of Riccarton is saving more than $85 a week from quitting smoking. Kate says, “This makes me feel good. It’s time to go shopping and treat myself.”
Nakisha’s kōrero's kōrero
Nakisha (35 weeks hapū) says, “I don’t want to cut my years short. I want to be smoke free for my pēpi. I don’t want him to smoke. I want my son to look up to me as a proud...
Naveed’s kōrero's kōrero
Naveed (33) of Hornby sends this message to whānau wanting to give up smoking, “Make a quit date, be mentally strong, let family and friends know you are on this journey. Make those small changes and stick to them. It...
Paulette’s kōrero's kōrero
I tried so many times to give up smoking. The longest time was three months. I am one month in now. I think I will give up for good this time, because I am in a different mindset and feeling...
Regien’s kōrero's kōrero
Reg (73) of Hornby switched her smoking habit to crochet knitting. Saving over $3,000 in the eight weeks since quitting. Reg says, “I see the money I would have bought smokes within my bank account every week growing and growing....
Sue’s kōrero's kōrero
Sue (54) of Parklands has saved well over $2,000 since quitting smoking. Smoking since the age of 13 and two heart attacks later, Sue knew it was time to give it up. She wants to be able to run around...
Tony’s kōrero's kōrero
I started dabbling around with smoking around age 14 or 15 years old. It all started with a group of high school friends who I was knocking round with, I guess that it all started with a “here, try one...
Trevor’s kōrero's kōrero
Trev (52) of Hornby has been smoke free for 10 weeks now. His harm reduction tools are vaping and patches. Trev has saved $700 during this time. With his extra money he treats himself to a lovely curry from Hornby...
Trish’s kōrero's kōrero
Trish couldn’t believe she never thought about stopping smoking. She knew it was time to seek professional help. The 21mg patch & 2mg lozenge are her nicotine replacement therapy tools. Along with the amazing support of her tane (Glen). Combined...
Arnika’s kōrero's kōrero
“When I started with Family Start, I was nervous and excited because I was going to have someone by my side to help me and my child, help me to reach my goals and grow up as a mum. My...
Maria’s kōrero's kōrero
“I’ll take this opportunity to say thank you so much for your service from day one till now you help us a lot. To be honest, I don’t want to let you go, we are going to miss your beautiful...
Kelly’s kōrero's kōrero
What an amazing place, making a positive difference in people’s lives. I went to a breastfeeding course and see our Tamariki Ora nurse through the Trust
Raquel’s Kōrero's kōrero
I’ve been tandem feeding my two daughters for the last 8 months. My oldest is 3 years old now and since then I’m collecting some of the most beautiful moments of us together and dealing with very challenging ones too....
Karyn’s Kōrero's kōrero
After not being able to breastfeed my first child, I was adamant to give breastfeeding another go with my second who is still breastfed at nearing 8 months. Although the beginning of our journey was altered with a few hiccups...
Laiza’s Kōrero's kōrero
"Provide my son with all the physiological and emotional benefits from breastfeeding is just a blessing."
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