Hello my name is Reihana Pakinga, I moved to Morrinsville when i was 19years old from the Coromandel I was born and raised on the Coromandel Peninsula. I am also now a Local Meat processor of 18years experience in morrinsville. I am a single mother of 3, yep I’ve come from an abusive upbringing surrounded by drugs and alcohol, foul language and abandonment was the norm. I was projected in seeing dramas chaos and dysfunctions in my home I was rasised in .. none this helped our education being surrounded all the time an we were always hungry. Anyways I have a story for that I’ll get back to me… I love my job my children and my dog. I am currently been on my own since 14 years old I left home, I worked hard, got support and It was then I knew I can achieve my dreams. My dream of leaving the chaos came true but it wasn’t easy.
I am now a caring mother, providing for my children and hoping and wishing the best for them everyday. I was run over by a truck in 2009 .. I was 19 at the time.. while all this new life of mine was unfolding I had a terrible accident.. I almost died but luckily the amount of alcohol I had in my system saved my life.. 15years later I am still recovering having a diagnosis of Degenerative Disc Disease. I love the therapy and support I receive.. ACC is amazing for the fact they let me work when I can. And mate I sure do love to shown everyone that anything is possible ??. I can talk about my life all day as I’m that excited about what Ive done hahah… I love ocean, mountains and rivers
I love herbalism Rongoa MAORI. I love my culture as a Wahine Maori. I love people in general I like to see people.
I love animals, aquarium and tropical fish. I once breeded axolotls once thousands and thousands just unbelievable. I am looking forward to carrying this conversation on ??
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