The adopted girl (not pictured) has lived with the couple in rural Hawke's Bay for more than half her life. Photo / 123RFThe adopted girl (not pictured) has lived with the couple in rural Hawke's Bay for more than half her life. Photo / 123RFThe Pākehā couple who are caring for a young Māori girl at the centre of a contentious custody case says “she is a child of our heart” and “the only person who matters”. “She is still the only person who matters.”Seven-year-old Moana has been with the “Smith” family for four years. However, the Smiths refused and, along with a lawyer for Moana, took court action to keep her in their care.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 12, 2022 03:43 UTC