O'Sullivan said he was inspired to start a career in medicine after going to a hui with his auntie and hearing a 45 minute talk from a young Maori doctor. Now he spends his free time trying to influence the lives of other young Maori, even if it's just in a 45-minute talk. He is one of six Maori role models who will spend a day mentoring and encouraging one of the competition winners. "We do need to ensure that people can, and young people, young Maori, can get exposed to successful Maori," he said. Young Maori are encouraged to send in their video entries for the competition by Friday 24 March to get a chance to spend a day with a mentor.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 19, 2017 20:15 UTC