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In the first of ONE News' Good Sorts series, reporter Hadyn Jones meets Chris Geerkens, a young man from Kaeo School in Whangarei.
Chris wants to save planet Earth, by picking up rubbish before it finds its way into stormwater drains and into the harbour. The trouble is, he can only clean up as far as his bike can take him.
When Chris read in his local newspaper about pollution in the harbour, he sent a letter to the editor (with the help of his mother) which wound up published.
The organisers of a protest against council plans to dump sewage in the Whangarei Harbour read his letter and made him their key note speaker.
Chris Geerkens is still a normal seven-year-old boy. He still likes making fart noises on his arm, while climbing trees and fighting his Dad - but when he gets on his bike, he's also a little bit more.
And Chris is proof that the pen is truly mightier than the sword... even in the hands of a seven-year-old.
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Post new commentRuralWomenNZ said on 2011-06-17 @ 09:09 NZDT: Report abusive post
Hey! We thought you might be interested in the aftersocks projects that will raise money for the Chch Mayoral Fund. The idea came from two Cantabrian sisters called Justine and Jo Ottey. Check out the website www.aftersocks.co.nz from the 20th June or www.facebook.com/aftersocks.
Jazz1 said on 2010-05-24 @ 14:59 NZDT: Report abusive post
Love this segment! What great people!
margi21 said on 2010-04-07 @ 21:36 NZDT: Report abusive post
I have this guys heart i would be dead if it wasent for him , thanks barry !
Jankeal said on 2009-12-25 @ 23:57 NZDT: Report abusive post
Tim is my father and i'd just like to say that i'm proud of what he does bringing happiness to others lives and yet still finds time to talk and see his grandchildren. For a man who's had it rough the last 2-3 years it hasn't slowed him down and he still has time for everyone. Good on you dad/Pop!
TheHoltens said on 2009-12-21 @ 11:34 NZDT: Report abusive post
The piece about Mark Granthams brought tears to my eyes. What an inspirational young man. Has made me look at myself and realise what little I do for the wider community. Thanks Mark :)