He has now been named as a winner of the Westfield Local Heroes awards due to his commitment to ending the cycle of domestic and family violence. As a survivor of family violence and child sexual abuse himself, he understood the importance of having someone to confide in. In collaboration with family violence centre Aviva Families, he also hosts a men’s anti-violence support group from his barbershop. The number of men seeking help has increased since the movement took off on social media. As a barber he has had a list of impressive clients including All Blacks to American hip-hop icons, Wu-Tang Clan.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 22, 2020 20:26 UTC