Patane Gasu, who is six years younger than her 56-year-old brother, said she had not seen him since 1981. Patane Gasu was aware of some marijuana use, but said she did not know why her brother left university. He returned to New Zealand soon after, and family had struggled to stay in touch since, Patane Gasu said. Attempts by extended New Zealand family to help, or even track down her brother, had proven difficult, Patane Gasu said. Patane Gasu said her brother had made choices that did not help him, and she understood why people became frustrated.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 13, 2017 02:27 UTC