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Meet our Local Hero!

Jo Cotton —

Rev Dr. Pauline Stewart is changing people's lives for good and serving her community with love and compassion.

Every year Kiwibank asks the community to nominate people they think inspire change in their community. This year our very own Rev Dr Pauline Stewart was nominated and voted as one of Kiwibank's top 100 inspirational Kiwis. Pauline is a huge inspiration to us, as she not only started and leads Family Drug Support Aotearoa, but she also serves at St Barnabas as Priest Assistant. She has so much energy and drive and has such a passion for helping people. The award is for outstanding work with families living with loved ones with alcohol or drug dependency.

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Or go to the Kiwibank New Zealander of the year website.  https://nzawards.org.nz/awards/new-zealand-local-hero-year/2023-medallists/?region=3&year=2023&category=#finalists