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Glenda Maihi is of Te Arawa descent. She was placed into foster care by the Department of Social Welfare from the age of five. Glenda spoke about the physical and psychological trauma she experienced during these placements, and her lived experiences of being in foster care in the hope that the system will do better for other children. Glenda discussed recommendations as she does not want other children to endure what happened to her.