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Kia Ora! 👋 My name is Tyson Spargo, and I’m a peer support worker for EaseUp South Waikato. 🌟

What inspired you to join EaseUp?

After 10+ years as a tradie, I was ready for a change. 🛠️ I was lucky enough to get this role shortly after moving back to my hometown, Putaruru. Growing up, the only support we had was a school counselor or a psychiatrist, and I never quite connected with them. The idea of EaseUp, with staff who have lived experience, really spoke to me. As soon as I read about it, I was sold and haven’t looked back since! 💪

If you could meet any historical figure, who would it be and why?

Sir Christopher Lee. 🎬 Singer, Soldier, Actor, and so much more. He fought in World War 2, played Count Dracula, Saruman in The Lord of the Rings, and even a Sith Lord in Star Wars. He was also the singer in a heavy metal band in his 80s. 🤘 That’s a man with some epic stories to tell!

What’s your favourite dish to cook or eat?

Anything to do with the BBQ on a hot summer’s day. ☀️ There’s nothing like having friends and whānau around, standing on the deck, spinning yarns, with some good tunes playing while manning the grill. And I cook a mean scotch fillet! 🥩