When Hamilton woman Lani Catherall decided to study her Māori culture last year, she was astonished to discover her father Brian Catherall – who was sent to a boys’ home as a child – has about 20 siblings.
Lani’s mission to understand their roots also landed her at the doorstep of a grandfather she’d never met, who hadn’t spoken to his son Brian in more than 30 years.
“Growing up, I had no idea where we whakapapa to [come from], so last year, I decided to find
