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Garth Wilson
As a carver of pounamu, Garth Wilson is carrying on a craft that has been important to his whānau for hundreds of years.
“Right from the beginning, I wanted to use my heritage and my history to help me sell what I’ve got.
“I use that knowledge I’ve been passed on, through my elders to me, to do what I do now.”
A holiday job restoring a wharenui set Vicki-Anne Heikell on a new career path.
"I hadn’t thought about conservation previously. It opened up a whole world of possibilities of things you could do if you had practical skills and an efficient, methodical mind.”
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Ben Mitchell, Actor
"I am proud to be part of New Zealand's history by being on Shortland Street. I'm also proud to be involved with the wider community, and lend my support to initiatives such as Māori Language Week."
Sandra Edmonds, Personal Assistant
"One of the best things about working in the chief judge's chambers is working closely with the judiciary. It's a personal and supportive role, and it's an important one."
Watch a slideshow about Sandra and what she does as a PA at the Maori Land Court
Amber Aranui, Archaeologist
"My favourite thing is bringing the tūpuna home. It’s so rewarding, seeing how happy the iwi are to have their ancestors back.”