Name: Tira Cole
A little about you: Will be a student next year.
Why are you in NZ? It’s home but I plan to travel one day.
How did you hear about Kawai Purapura? TradeMe.
Special Interests? Environment, natural health.
How long might you stay? It all depends.
What’s next? Studying Biodiversity Management next year.
Can we use a photo? Yes.
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Name: Brian Thurogood
A little about you: Writer. Traveller. Lover (of life!)
Why are you in NZ? Beautiful country, friendly people, fresh food!
How did you hear about Kawai Purapura? Searched the web for interesting places to live.
Special Interests? Music, writing, cycling, movies, reading, life!
How long might you stay? Years!
What’s next? Hopefully frequent trips to South America, Samoa, Japan, China. Stay a month in one country/region, then back to NZ for 6 months. Write, fuelled by the inspiration from another culture. Repeat often!
Can we use a photo? Yes.
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Name: Laura Hartley
A little about you: Student.
Why are you in NZ? I’m from Palmerston North and just in Albany for the sumer holidays
How did you hear about Kawai Purapura? Through a friend that came and visited someone here.
Special Interests? Politics, art, health care.
How long might you stay? Three months.
What’s next? Going back to Palmy to continue my study, but will be back to Auckland after I graduate.
Can we use a photo? No.