Troubled by his parent’s divorce when he was a young boy, the 17-year-old was in and out of Youth Court. After graduating from LSV in 1989, Major Williamson returned to Dunedin as an unemployed 18-year-old and joined New Zealand Army’s territorial force. “I didn’t respect myself so I had no respect in changing. I guess the turning point for me was someone investing that time to let me know what I can do," Major Williamson said. The day starts at 5.30am followed by breakfast and morning routine, then an adventure course, life skills, then lunch.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 16, 2019 20:26 UTC