My emotion is my strength – Karen Chhour

Karen Chhour, the children’s minister, embraces her emotional nature as a coping mechanism for trauma, viewing it as a strength rather than a weakness. Throughout the year, she has faced tough decisions, including repealing Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act and implementing cost-cutting measures. Despite facing strong opposition and criticism, Chhour remains determined to make a positive impact, drawing from her personal experiences of abuse and neglect in state care to drive her work forward.

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