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Framing A Fairer Future | Simon Lister

Such interpersonal skills Sydney-based Kiwi snapper Simon Lister has in spades—even when proving apparently impossible to pin down for an interview he is endearingly evasive.
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The Frog & Lily

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The Frog and Lily is a charming café down Waiuku way. Having heard that it is really worth a visit, Verve sent their roving reporter to find out more. Cushla Arbuckle, who owns and operates The Frog and Lily, took time out of her day to chat to us.
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Matters of the Mind | Hamish Coleman-Ross of The Nutters Club

A source of solace for many is Newstalk ZB’s pioneering late-Sunday-night radio show, The Nutters Club, where listeners are encouraged to call to discuss all manner of taboo and mental health matters. It’s hosted by Hamish Coleman-Ross and resident psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald, and with regular special guests.
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A Day In The Life Of Melanie Faure

Melanie Faure is the co-founder of company LAPF CARES. Perhaps you remember Melanie, she was the first Verve Instagram Queen a few years ago. Melanie and Juvan have recently developed a unique concept of dog assisted therapy through video conference.
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House Spirit | King’s College

From Middlemore to Marion Bruce House

Ask any King’s College student or Old Collegian about their ties to the college and they’ll often start by talking...
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