Blending families can be a challenge, but for The Traitors NZ star Julia Vahry, the key has been simple – not merging all elements of the brood she and partner Richard Briggs have created a wonderful life with.
While the combined clan has enjoyed endless adventures together, Julia makes constant efforts to continue separate activities with her 10-year-old daughter Isla and nine-year-old son James, while Richard does the same with his daughter Mackenzie, 10.
It’s an approach that’s worked so well that when Julia went off to film, Richard held down such a fun fort, the kids declared they didn’t want Mum to come home! His impressive efforts included orienteering trips,