On July 20, Mieya Smith, 12, and a group of supporters stood at the edge of Whakatīwai holding posters to raise awareness about the need for safe footpath. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Young advocate fights for Whakatīwai footpath
What began as a school leadership project quickly moved beyond the classroom when 12-year-old Mieya Smith learned that the fight for a safe footpath in her community wouldn’t be so…