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App turns lives around

Wednesday 15 August 2018 | Published in Technology

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App turns lives around
Former New Zealand police sergeant and MYRIVR designer Akerei Maresala-Thomson was in the Cook Islands earlier this year to talk about his app. 18081402

An app designed by a New Zealand-based former gang member turned policeman turned social entrepreneur to help migrating Pacific families – including Cook Islanders – adjust to their new lives is now being used by thousands.

An app designed by a New Zealand-based former gang member turned policeman turned social entrepreneur to help migrating Pacific families – including Cook Islanders – adjust to their new lives is now being used by thousands.


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