Mural created as part of resilience programme in Whangārei school

Manaia View School principal Leanne Otene said while the boys worked on the piece, they talked.

“Through the medium of the art, they’re talking about resilience and having those conversations about what’s important, dealing with problems, dealing with difficulties, overcoming those difficulties as they merge these

The mural at Manaia View School is a striking view from the school’s field. Photo/Michael Cunningham

boys into young men.”

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