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Ngatokorima Mauauri grew up immersed in both his Cook Island and Māori heritage. Very early in his life he was exposed to family violence and gang life which led to him spending periods of his youth in various State care placements including foster care, Whakapakiri, Dingwall Trust, and Weymouth Boys’ Home. He spoke about navigating Pacific and Māori cultures, gang life and the impact of the abuse he suffered in State care.
