100 Days Free | Josh

Arriving in Australia at age 13, Josh spent many years using drugs and cooking meth before a judge put him away for 18 years. His release from prison in Australia saw Josh deported back to New Zealand under the 501 scheme, away from his children and having to find a new support network for himself. Determined to start a new life and reunite with his kids, this is the story of his first 100 days free.
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[@kaze6026]

Very proud of this man. To see his aura of adulation upon receiving work, then furthermore achieving his goal of seeing his family...is priceless. Well done Sir.

[@Ryan-xx1zh]

I hope Josh see's all these comment's, we all want him to succeed.

[@tumeke4328]

Noticing Herald has been focusing and highlighting positive stories here at home, Aotearoa New Zealand💚 nga mihi!

[@cameron132]

What a powerful piece of work. Well done NZH.

[@christinatay832]

An excellent article. I made me realise so many things about the needs of a father and the pain that 501 deportation creates.A very powerful and moving piece.

[@christiangoodall9330]

Love will lead the way ❤

[@user-uf3qd2ip5y]

God bless you, Joshua. Thanks for sharing your story. All the very best for your future with your family. Arohanui

[@rajivsagaran8802]

i wish you well in moving forward and turning a new leaf stay strong bro 👍

[@stacylavulavu2486]

Love you brother ❤

[@seanolsen4678]

Stay strong bro

[@tammywalls3455]

Good on you Josh you can do it . What a powerful story it helps me in my recovery

[@beatww293]

Big up Josh, you have overcome a lot and you own your bit. Respect, you got this

[@jake_wharton]

Josh you are the man, very inspirational story!! Keep up the amazing work

[@freelancerconverse4413]

Great story, all the best Josh, keep up the good work.

[@Flemo2140]

All the best on your journey brother

[@John-i2d]

I live in Australia good
Man Josh no one perfect
Thank for the story cheer
Mate.

[@InappropriatelyMe]

Oh sorry John... for a moment there I thought a Blue Heeler wrote this.👌

[@patwoods8029]

Yes, I wish you well bro, stay strong for your children.

[@playboi_low]

Stsy strong brava youll c ur kids ... ❤❤❤

[@stevefox7469]

Great piece of story telling. Definitely challenged my existing opinions and thoughts. I wish the very best for Josh, and hope he can succeed in NZ, and be a great father to his kids. I also greatly admire what the support workers do, incredibly tough work.

[@oliver1283]

Lovely story and amazing work from Josh to adjust back into civilian life and find a job so quickly after being in prison and away from New Zealand for so long. Based on this I can't understand why the Australian government would deport someone like Josh who appears to be rehabilitated and keen to contribute to society again? Especially when his children are back in Australia.

[@puppysoda7062]

What do you know of this guys victims?

[@oliver1283]

@@puppysoda7062 nothing, I'm not excusing what he did to end up prison but he has clearly done his time and wants to get his life back on track so why make that so much harder?

[@njoymorris]

Well done Josh 🤗

[@tedbarlow1902]

Do you know what i mean

[@Toninz]

🙌🙌🙌

[@warrenmartin2982]

Good luck finding work Josh

[@ManiacMarkings]

That’s it Ay , I’ve never been tampered with but FKNL i cldnt imagine wt that’s like , but if ya can’t even see ya kids , what’s the point in even trying for most of us blokes . I used for 25 years been clean for 3-5 yrs FTW 🙌

[@ivebronz]

Another great video in this poignant series. Wish him all the best his heart is in the right place. Life is just a few small often lucky decisions to be where he is or not, which is why this series is so real and raw. Again wish him all the best of luck.

[@emy5842]

He has such strong mana

[@isaacashby6279]

Put the beer down bro, nek minute puff

[@IcaIIIeddIdU]

Doesn't ducking matter ❤24

[@roziewise]

Someone buy these babies a ticket to see there father don't loose faith whanua

[@strainddgrayvee]

Good on your mate you know what I mean😅

[@IcaIIIeddIdU]

Happy matariki uncle

[@ATIL_52]

It takes courage for anyone to open up. And I agree with you Josh, in not wanting that generational cycle to repeat itself. Thank you NZH for sharing this story on behalf of Josh! I watched the whole video and I usually never watch the whole videos uploaded on TH-cam ❤ Welcome back to NZ btw hope you prosper in life for the rest of your life especially with your relationship with your kids. It sounds like that’s what matters to you the most, your relationship with your kids. Kia Kaha bro ❤

[@irifikkk8489]

Just gotta stay away from the glass taiaha mi bro

[@User-jsjekekfp]

You mean you wont have enough for a bag plus your kids fares

[@user-jh2sr8bl8v]

In the first 10 seconds it's painfully obvious he's high lol

[@nusadua9458]

CRY ME A RIVER
GROW UP

[@kiwikiwi223]

Karma for you

[@nusadua9458]

@@kiwikiwi223 My karma is fine
His seems he needs to grow a set of nuts

[@user-es5rp1mm8c]

What is wrong with you? No sympathy whatsoever @nusadya9458 you are a horrible person periodtt. You have no idea what trauma can cause people period. He is a man, manlier than you. He's just telling us his story 💯 if you can't say nothing nice just keep your mouth shut and cry your river somewhere else ✌️

[@user-es5rp1mm8c]

You have no idea. How bout you cry your river somewhere else?

[@nusadua9458]

@@user-es5rp1mm8c get a job

[@mossbergchrome5384]

💜♾️⚖️🙏🏾☝🏾💪🏾💜💜🫂

[@jesssmith2064]

That’s an insight Josh. It’s not easy getting a decent job here, stay surrounded with good, honest, hard working people - while also striving for greatness yourself. You have your kids to motivate you. You can do it Josh 🫶