Ex All-Black Norm Maxwell spent 12 weeks as a volunteer working with children in a slum area of Naivasha, Kenya back in 2012 as part of his long term dream of establishing Aotearoa Heart Non-Profit Organisation.

Ex All-Black Norm Maxwell spent 12 weeks as a volunteer working with children in a slum area of Naivasha, Kenya back in 2012 as part of his long term dream of establishing Aotearoa Heart Non-Profit Organisation.

Daily yoga and mindfulness is an essential tool of the Aotearoa Heart Program

Daily yoga and mindfulness is an essential tool of the Aotearoa Heart Program

Norm has worked as a mentor, counsellor and coach of young people all over the world.

Norm has worked as a mentor, counsellor and coach of young people all over the world.

Seven Oaks School students in Halswell, Christchurch preparing for their Matariki Eco-Conscious festival to promote environmental awareness and raise funds for their brothers and sisters in Naivasha, Kenya.

Seven Oaks School students in Halswell, Christchurch preparing for their Matariki Eco-Conscious festival to promote environmental awareness and raise funds for their brothers and sisters in Naivasha, Kenya.

New Zealand’s own BFG!

New Zealand’s own BFG!

Participants of the Aotearoa Heart Program will have the opportunity to connect with students in countries all over the world to help build upon their global awareness and understanding.

Participants of the Aotearoa Heart Program will have the opportunity to connect with students in countries all over the world to help build upon their global awareness and understanding.

Jesica Buezas introducing positive sustainable living choices to students at Seven Oaks School.

Jesica Buezas introducing positive sustainable living choices to students at Seven Oaks School.