26/11/2025
Firstly, I am so sorry for the delay, I am very burnt out and emotionally exhausted for pushing myself so hard for such a long time. And I have been taking a bit more time for myself.
๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฃ ๐ฃ๐ค๐ข๐๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ข๐ฎ 3๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐ฝ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ค๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐ง๐ค ๐ค๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐จ๐ฉ. Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards Tower Insurance
Congratulations to the other 99 amazing New Zealanders who have been nominated as well. โค๏ธ
Thank you to all who nominated from our Old Cadburys Carpark on Saturday mornings, all the special supporters on social media and the I AM HOPE Gumboot Friday Teams. โค๏ธ๐๐ปโค๏ธ
๐๐ค๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ค๐ง๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ก๐ฎ: This medal is not just mine; it belongs to the incredible Fiona and Peter, the most beautiful human beings who consistently offer amazing supportโtruly incredible New Zealanders! And to Furbaby Lilyโyes, you get a share too, little one!
This is also for all the New Zealanders who are struggling but still continue to walk with a smile and treat people with kindness. You are amazing, you are more than good enough, and I completely believe in you. You deserve the same level of support and love that you so easily give to others. This is your medal too. ๐
Don't ever stop believing in yourself. Keep fighting for you! โค๏ธ
M xx
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