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Educator, published author, and activist, Suraya Esau’s passion for justice and equality runs in her blood. Her story tracks her ancestors’ journey from Indonesia, to the Cape, South...

COMING SOON > Fezeela is a New Zealand-born Fiji Indian, mother, and professional. Her parents were migrants from Fiji, who met and married in New Zealand. She grew up in...

COMING SOON > Noeleen van de Lisdonk was born and raised on the east coast of the North Island. Her great great great grandfather was a Scottish sailor...

Jean Khan and Leila Adam sit side-by-side on a comfy sofa in their Wellington home. “I feel good about the interview”, says Jean. “I’m having déjà vu because I’ve done...

Hoda Elwalili, with her commitment to childhood education, has made her mark in the East Auckland Muslim community. Founder of Marhaba Learning Centre, Hoda’s...