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When Meliame and Tevita learned they were expecting their first child, their hearts were full of hope. Every scan showed a healthy, happy baby. But the day Kalolaine arrived, everything changed. Born blind, hard of hearing, and with complex medical needs, little Kalolaine’s start to life was nothing her parents could have prepared for. Yet, they’ll both tell you the same thing with a smile: “Kalolaine is such a blessing. We are so lucky to be her parents.” Those early years w

Every day across South Auckland, the remarkable team from Kidz First Community Health steps quietly into homes, schools, and neighbourhoods, meeting sick and disabled children and families where they are. They are the community arm of Kidz First Hospital; a dedicated group of paediatricians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dietitians and support workers united by one goal: to help every child reach their full potential, no matter the challenges they face.

Three genertions of Rarotongan women who surround Aro'A with love. Meet the utterly gorgeous Aro’A, who turned three last week. Aro’A has Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy , affecting all four of her limbs. She can’t yet sit or stand on her own, but her smile lights up every room she’s in. Her mum Mataina, with li