WILD PEOPLE
WHEN SHE WAS 18, Abigail Hannah moved to New Zealand from India to study urban planning. She left her family in Tamil Nadu, where her parents worked in language development.
The culture shock was huge, and her mental health plummeted.
“I don't think there are two countries that are further apart,” she says. “India is loud, colourful and energetic. New Zealand seemed boring and quiet. I found myself asking: How can I belong? How can I make New Zealand home?”
Getting into the outdoors, starting with small adventures around Auckland, was part of her journey
