Day: June 28, 2014

Police Commissioner Mike Bush has blogged about values and diversity. The Commissioner and his executive have been discussing the core values they hold dear as an organisation. He writes : While it is important that we reflect the communities we serve, it’s also about celebrating our diversity and treasuring what makes each of us unique. […]

Why Auckland Pride is still relevant. First there was Hero and now Pride. Auckland has now hosted two Pride Festivals and planning for the third, to be held in 2015, is already underway. Many older members of the rainbow community question it’s relevance now that we have gained equal rights here in Aotearoa. “Why is […]

Michael Richardson is sleeping rough by choice. The 2014 Lifewise Big Sleepout is a fundraising event design to bring to light the issue of  youth homelessness in Auckland. “I believe that all our young people should have an equal chance to be the best they can be” says Richardson. Having taken part in 2012 Richardson […]