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New directions

Last year I stood at a crossroads, faced with a decision that seemed to challenge every fibre of my being. I was given the opportunity to move to the picturesque surf town of Raglan. However, this meant leaving behind the comfort and familiarity of my beloved hometown, Piha.

As a 35-year-old mother of three, deeply ingrained in the community and the rhythm of Piha’s waves, the prospect of uprooting our lives filled me with hesitancy and doubt. The

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