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Born in South Africa, Jacob Isaac was the co-founder and lead pastor of Calvary Ministries in Durban. He now lives in New Zealand and has held various leadership positions within the health sector, retail and in manufacturing. Over the years he has led a number of multiracial and multicultural teams. As well as acting as a life coach and motivational speaker, he serves on the leadership board of Calvary Apostolic International Ministries, with a focus on prophecy teaching and leadership. He is also the author of Hope Rising, and recently founded Kingdom Advocates.
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Of Indian heritage, Ashia Ismail-Singer was raised in Malawi and the UK, before moving to New Zealand. One of four girls, food has always played a big part in her life and she believes it is one of life's simple but great pleasures. Ashia was taught to cook by her mother, learning the traditional Indian way, without shortcuts, but since then she has combined influences from Malawi, the UK and New Zealand into her cooking. She is a regular contributor to New Zealand House & Garden, and appears in a number of other food-related media. Ashia Ismail-Singer lives in Auckland with her family.
Isobel Joy Te Aho-White (Ngai Tahu, Ngati Kahungunu ki te Wairoa) is an award-winning illustrator based in Poneke, Aotearoa. She incorporates kowhaiwhai and native New Zealand plant life into most of her work. She has worked on over 30 children's books and won the Whitley best children's book award in 2020 for
Tame Iti (Ngai Tuhoe) is a New Zealand Maori activist, artist, and agitator, known for his advocacy for Maori rights and te reo Maori revitalisation.
Tāme Iti (Ngāi Tūhoe) is a New Zealand Māori activist, artist, and agitator, known for his advocacy for Māori rights and te reo Māori revitalisation.
Hiroshi Ito was born in Tokyo, Japan, and graduated from Waseda University with a degree in education. He began creating picture books while still a student and has since published many award-winning books.
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