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My Mysterious Body: Huntington's Disease
Micheal and Chris both have Huntington’s Disease, which threatens to shorten their lives. It's a genetic condition, but research to halt it is making progress.
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Being Me: Cory
Punk-rock frontman Cory Newman is creating big waves with his band. The award-winning 17-year-old, w...
Being Me: Cory
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Being Me: Nikayla
Living with Cerebral Palsy, Nikayla Wood never imagined she’d skydive or ski. But with a new zest fo...
Being Me: Nikayla
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My Perfect Family: OCD
For two teenage sisters living with OCD, the world can often be an uncertain and scary place. In the...
My Perfect Family: OCD
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My Mysterious Body: Huntington's Disease
Micheal and Chris both have Huntington’s Disease, which threatens to shorten their lives. It's a gen...
My Mysterious Body: Huntington's Disease
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Being Me: Julia
Artist and disability activist Julia Young lives with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. She has learned to...
Being Me: Julia
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In My Mind: Huntington's
Rachel (41) and KJ (33) are two friends living with Huntington's, a fatal neurodegenerative disease....
In My Mind: Huntington's
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My Perfect Family: Rasmussens
Born with a range of complex conditions, young Andre Rasmussen is not expected to live past the age ...
My Perfect Family: Rasmussens
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My Perfect Family: Melody
Within just one year Melody entirely lost her vision, gave birth to her first child, and left her ho...
My Perfect Family: Melody
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My Perfect Family: CDKL5
Learning your new baby has a complex rare condition is life altering. Three Mums connect over their ...
My Perfect Family: CDKL5
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Bulletproof: Hyrum
After suffering a traumatic brain injury in a road accident, Tairāwhiti local and ex-gang prospect H...
Bulletproof: Hyrum
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My Perfect Family: Perrones
Young anime artist Bee Perrone lives with the rare condition, Ivemark Syndrome. Understanding this i...
My Perfect Family: Perrones
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Being Me: Jono
At birth, Jono Nelson was given just 24 hours to live. Now the Timaru-based hand cyclist, who lives ...
Being Me: Jono
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Outward Bound Pt1
A group of people living with physical disabilities arrives at Outward Bound, in the Marlborough Sou...
Outward Bound Pt1
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Outward Bound Pt2
As their Outward Bound adventure continues, a group of people living with physical disabilities tack...
Outward Bound Pt2
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Bulletproof: Sam
Following a spinal cord injury, young Tauranga man Sam Fitness has found a clever way to continue to...
Bulletproof: Sam
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Bulletproof: Pieta
Pieta Bouma was just 19 years old when she broke her back while living in Ecuador. Nearly two years ...
Bulletproof: Pieta
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Being Me: Carlos
Carlos Biggeman is an award-winning photographer, he’s about to publish a book of his work. He was b...
Being Me: Carlos
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Change Makers: Dr Huhana Hickey
Dr Huhana Hickey is a key figure in the disability community. She's organising a hikoi to seek a bet...
Change Makers: Dr Huhana Hickey
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Being Me: Marfan Syndrome
Over 6 feet tall at just 13 years old, Milly manages the rare condition Marfan Syndrome, while griev...
Being Me: Marfan Syndrome
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Lisa Adams - Para athlete
Lisa Adams' life hasn't always been easy, but athletics is providing an opportunity for a change of ...
Lisa Adams - Para athlete
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Being Me: OJ
Eighteen year old OJ lost his sister to Cystic Fibrosis; a genetic lung condition he has also inheri...
Being Me: OJ
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Being Me: Josh Davies
26-year-old Josh Davies is a stand-up comedian trying to turn making people laugh into a full time l...
Being Me: Josh Davies
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My Perfect Family: Hatty
Hatty Walton is a 13-year-old star on the show Mystic, who lives with a hearing impairment. Hatty ho...
My Perfect Family: Hatty
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Being Me: Lusi
Groundbreaking performer Lusi Faiva reconnects with her Samoan heritage as she makes her mark on Wel...
Being Me: Lusi
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Being Me: Cyrus
Resourceful 13-year-old Cyrus, who lives with Cerebral Palsy, wanted an accessible swing in the park...
Being Me: Cyrus
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My Perfect Family: Tri Rugby
For members of Christchurch's Tri Rugby team - who live with intellectual disabilities - rugby is mo...
My Perfect Family: Tri Rugby
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My Mysterious Body: Huntington's Disease
Micheal and Chris both have Huntington’s Disease, which threatens to shorten their lives. It's a gen...
My Mysterious Body: Huntington's Disease
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Being Me: Denise
Living with autism and anxiety disorder has made social connections difficult for Denise. But in a n...
Being Me: Denise
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My Perfect Family: Max and Grace
Siblings Max and Grace are off on a road trip to Queenstown, putting Max's independence to the test ...
My Perfect Family: Max and Grace
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Bulletproof: Shaz
Less than two years after losing her left arm, Shaz Dagg became the first female amputee to complete...
Bulletproof: Shaz
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My Perfect Family: Alex
Performance is in the Walsh family’s DNA. When their youngest son Alex was born with Down syndrome, ...
My Perfect Family: Alex
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Being Me: Maisie
Maisie Chilton lives with Cerebral Palsy. Though she grew up around her mother's art, she didn't thi...
Being Me: Maisie
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Being Me: John
Sport has been a huge part of John Marrable’s life since an accident put him in a wheelchair. His ma...
Being Me: John
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Being Me: Julia
Artist and disability activist Julia Young lives with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. She has learned to...
Being Me: Julia
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2021 Attitude Awards Preview
A glimpse at the finalists in the build up to the 2021 Attitude Awards. We showcase outstanding achi...
2021 Attitude Awards Preview
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Being Me: Eamon
32-year-old Eamon Wood has travelled all over the world in his wheelchair. Now he’s back home in Chr...
Being Me: Eamon
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2021 Attitude Awards Special
Join Simon Dallow as we celebrate achievement in the disability sector. Wonderful stories, a stunnin...
2021 Attitude Awards Special
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NZSL Feeling Good Performance - Attitude Awards 2021
Feeling Good performed in New Zealand Sign Language by Anushka Singh, Ysabel Mercado, and Martina Me...
NZSL Feeling Good Performance - Attitude Awards 2021
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