Coromandel’s Collaborative Magazine

Category: Born & Raised

Born & Raised: Blake Byles

I am Ngāti Hei on my mum’s side. My dad’s family moved to the area in the 80s. My paternal grandparents ran the Kingfisher Restaurant (which is now Smitty’s) when I was a child. My maternal grandparents were heavily involved with some of the churches, through music.

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Born & Raised: Blake Byles

I am Ngāti Hei on my mum’s side. My dad’s family moved to the area in the 80s. My paternal grandparents ran the Kingfisher Restaurant (which is now Smitty’s) when I was a child. My maternal grandparents were heavily involved with some of the churches, through music.

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