The Ōwairaka Boys' Home in Auckland was the worst and it changed Fa'amoana Luafutu's life, he has told an inquiry. Photo / Te Ara, RNZThe Ōwairaka Boys' Home in Auckland was the worst and it changed Fa'amoana Luafutu's life, he has told an inquiry. Photo / Te Ara, RNZBy Andrew McRae for RNZThe theft of his name led a Pacific Island boy down a path of state care, where he was abused. Fa'amoana Luafutu, 69, has shared his story at the inquiry into historical abuse in care sitting in South Auckland. Chance for Pacific people to be heard - former MPLuamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban was this country's first female MP of Pacific Island descent.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 19, 2021 20:26 UTC