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From Prison to Teaching Teens | Auckland News
Joel Nicholson, once a victim of state care abuse and prison, now runs Reconex Rangatahi in Tokoroa—a vital program for teens kicked out of school, teaching life skills and dream-building in a town shattered by mill closures. With no official funding and only eight spots available, Nicholson and his partner Richard Heke, both former at-risk youth, pour their own resources into helping kids rebuild futures—from dairy farming to overseas adventures—using their own survival stories to inspire hope amid economic despair and community decay. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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