Kia ora,
I'm Georgie Hanafin, a thirty-six-year-old mother with a wealth of life experiences spanning over three decades. My journey has been filled with challenges and triumphs, each contributing to the person I am today.
Through an arduous eight-year, public legal battle with EQC, I discovered a passion for advocacy that burns within me. This struggle not only revealed my determination to seek justice but also ignited a thirst for knowledge and a keen sense of discernment when confronted with deception. I learned to identify when someone is trying to mislead me, a skill that has undoubtedly served me well
Beyond my legal endeavours, I have faced and overcome personal trials related to mental health, poverty, and single parenting, among others. These experiences have instilled in me a deep level of understanding and empathy for the struggles of others. I firmly believe that compassion and empathy are essential qualities for effecting positive change in the lives of those I encounter.
My diverse background has sparked a fervent drive to find answers and solutions that the media industry desperately needs. I am resolute in my mission to contribute meaningfully to this field and make a tangible impact on the lives of others.
Behind Closed Doors: Growing up ADHD in NZ
Not too long ago, ADHD was often dismissed as an excuse for misbehaving kids. Now, one in twenty Kiwis have been diagnosed with the disorder
Behind Closed Doors: Living with an alcoholic
Navigating life alongside an addict is an emotional journey filled with love, despair, and hope.
Behind Closed Doors: A tale of food addiction
Whether it's an unrelenting desire for a substance or an activity that once provided comfort, addiction knows no boundaries.
Behind Closed Doors: Domestic harm in New Zealand
New Zealand now finds itself at the bottom of the global rankings when it comes to safeguarding families in their homes.
Mach 3
With sparks flying, and Drum and Bass blaring, it’d be easy to think Mach3 is just a typical workshop. Stepping in, however, you’d find they set themselves apart. Owner, Jeremy Chapman, told me everyo…
Metronews 03/06/22
This is the final episode of Metronews 2022. Brought to you by the students of the New Zealand Broadcasting School.
Metronews 01/06/22
This episode of Metronews is brought to you by the students of the New Zealand Broadcasting School.
Food poverty keeping kids home from school
Government lunchbox guidelines and notes from teachers have some parents keeping kids home if they don't have appropriate food for school.
Cantabrians love sports. But at what cost?
In 2021 ACC accepted over 1.9m new claims, costing around $1.5 billion. Ongoing claims from previous years cost a further $3 billion.
Have we lost the meaning of Matariki?
With Matariki the newest public holiday in the calendar, how many people know the story behind this cultural celebration?
Early educators mass exodus damaging ECE sector
The number of qualified teachers increased by 10% in Canterbury from 2699 in 2020 to 2967 in 2021. So why is our ECE sector in crisis?
Jurassic Park arrives at Canterbury Museum
Until recently, scientists thought dinosaurs looked like lizards, with smooth scaly skin coloured in greys, greens and browns.
Do more bike lanes equal more cyclists?
Bike lanes. They’re a hot topic that divides the community. But even staunch cyclists are asking who these lanes are for.
Confusion for breast cancer survivors
One breast cancer survivor calls for a streamlined helpline service to avoid confusion for those in treatment
King Cass - from meth to making music
Christchurch hip-hop artist King Cass sat down to talk drugs, New Zealand Music month, and the production he's taking to schools around NZ
Winter is coming, but what can we expect?
New Zealand may be heading into a dry winter following a month of near record-breaking dry patches across the country.
Judge: Oral sex consent a 'figment of imagination'
Arumadura "Chris" De Silva will be deported after serving time in prison for sexually abusing a sleeping woman.
Pretty palm or devilish weed?
Kiwis with a green thumb are being warned to take care with Phoenix Palms, which are causing injuries up and down the country.
Increase in food poverty for Kiwi kids post-Covid
Schools are reporting new faces at their breakfast clubs as more kids are coming to school hungry.
Monster Music kids showcase rock'n'roll skills
Paparoa Street School's gymnasium rocked with the sounds of Monster Music musicians at a student concerts this weekend.
Strike two for man facing deportation
Arumadura De Silva, 29, has been convicted of sexual violation by unlawful sexual connection, following a four-day trial.
Grieving family in court for plea
Judge warns grieving family of two girls, who were killed in a car crash on the Port Hills, to behave in court.
Man accused of sexually violating sleeping woman
Arumadura De Silva, the man accused, says the woman was awake and used him as an alternative to her boyfriend.
Charity feeds more 'hangry' school kids
KidsCan has fed school children the equivalent of 52 African elephants. That's 211 tonnes.