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Bill Holland – Legacy Interviews

In this Legacy Interview, Bill Holland discusses his upbringing, legal career, and deep involvement in Tauranga’s civic life. He reflects on education, governance, the Acorn Foundation, and the responsibility of giving back, offering thoughtful insight into leadership, legacy, and community impact.

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Val Heffer – Legacy Interviews

Val Heffer is 96 years old. She’s still full of life. She shares that her earliest memory is walking down the hall of her childhood home in Wairoa, becoming a nurse and living in London. Eventually, she became a matron at Ranfurly Hospital. She cared for war veterans in the Boer War, one being a drummer boy who was only nine years old when he enlisted. Val’s philosophy is simple. Life is what you make of it. When things get tough, you dig yourself out. Her stories will inspire you to embrace each day.

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