Reality bites
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, Richard held down such a fun fort, the kids declared they didn’t want Mum to come home! His impressive efforts included orienteering trips, writing a play for the trio to perform and organising a Mexican-themed night, which ended in an epic food fight.
