It’s a privilege to have such an amazing network throughout New Zealand
What started off as an invitation to speak to one group in the South Island, became a tour right around the south with 13 venues - all organised by locals who wanted to host Let Kids Be Kids, and share our message with their community.
I’m pausing before hitting the road to get to our Ashburton meeting tonight, to send this…
Elisabeth Cave is from Hokitika, and she has joined me on tour. Her expertise and research in invaluable and complements the Let Kids Be Kids message. Look out for an interview together, coming when we have a moment!
If you’re in the south, or know people who are, share our tour schedule with them! It’s on our website and events are all on Facebook too.
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Conversation with Katrina Biggs
Christchurch-based independent researcher/writer Katrina Biggs and I had a chat on Sunday…
Shout out to the men

Due to some trans-activist actions, I put a call our for support from men. We must all stand together on behalf our our children, and family values. While I am not aligned to any group, I would like to thank the Man Up guys in Nelson, Rangiora and Christchurch.
They have come along to our meetings, helped with set up/pack down, security, and event walked us to our cars at the end of the evening (thank you Liam!). THIS is community, this is protection, this is care. Many laughs and hugs as well, and new friends made. This has been one of the highlights of our experience touring the South Island.
On staying centred
It’s a fascinating time to be alive and aware of events and situations that many are happily oblivious of!
Being on the road, speaking, coordinating the tour as it has evolved, staying in contact with people, and receiving much hospitality has truly expanded and tested my capacity.
In the quiet moments, seeking solace in nature, and simply ‘being’ in the moment, is how I come back into my centre. One one of my morning walks, breathing in the incredible native bush, and noticing the tiniest detail of nature’s perfection, I spotted this little beauty…
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