Taking Control

April 3, 2019

Alex - Tetraplegic

15min listen 

We can't always control the events that shape our lives but we do have choices around how we respond. Alex was injured while playing rugby and is now paralysed from the neck down. Life isn't easy for Alex but he reckons finding a purpose helps, whether you're in a chair or not.
By John Sellwood February 17, 2026
A place to be housed and to feel safe, with wrap around care for young people who are struggling, whether that's because of family breakdowns, mental health issues or addiction. # Youth Hub #CMM #Christchurch #teenagers
By John Sellwood December 8, 2025
A sponsored story explaining how water cremation or alkaline hydrolysis works, providing a clear picture of the process and the basic science behind it. New Zealand's first Water Cremation service was opened in 2025 beginning a new era in funeral practices in Aotearoa. This story gives the background.