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Teen Sharonika Prasad used to be scared, of life, of opportunity. She lacked self-confidence. ‘‘I had a negative mind set in which I had beliefs that I would never be successful at anything, with a very low self-esteem. ‘‘I made excuses because I had no motivation and little confidence and … View moreTeen Sharonika Prasad used to be scared, of life, of opportunity. She lacked self-confidence. ‘‘I had a negative mind set in which I had beliefs that I would never be successful at anything, with a very low self-esteem. ‘‘I made excuses because I had no motivation and little confidence and I let life pass me by even if it was a wonderful opportunity because I was so afraid of the unknown.’’
Not anymore! Prasad, 18, and the youngest in a family of five, is now working as a caregiver while studying a foundation course at NZMA for occupational therapy and has realised she ‘‘could do anything’’. She is the first in her family to go to university. The South Auckland teen has found her potential with the help of our Foundation that aims to transform young Kiwi lives.
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MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Taranaki.
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
Area: Northern Taranaki
Valid: 8 hours from 11:00pm Monday to 7:00am Tuesday
Forecast: … View moreMetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Taranaki.
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
Area: Northern Taranaki
Valid: 8 hours from 11:00pm Monday to 7:00am Tuesday
Forecast: Expect 70 to 100mm of rain to accumulate about the Mountain, and 40 to 60mm elsewhere. Peak intensities of 20 to 30mm/hr, especially about the Mountain, and thunderstorms possible.
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