5 questions with: Pawandeep Chander

PHOTO: ODT FILES
PHOTO: ODT FILES
Pawandeep Chander, a nurse, faces being sent back to India, despite her husband, Harjinder (Harrie) Chander, having work in New Zealand on an Otago farm. Harrie works for Taieri farmer, Mark Adam. 

What was the best birthday present you ever received, and why?

A surprise cake with a ring from my husband at exactly 12am on my birthday. It was my first birthday after our wedding and my first birthday in New Zealand.

What smell do you find irresistible?

Roses. I get out of control whenever I see and smell roses.

What is one strong childhood memory?

Getting my favourite treats from Dad every day when I got home from school.

What is your message?

I want to thank everyone who is standing with us and supporting us in this stressful time. It's impossible to imagine how hard it would be to stay away from your life partner. Be positive and don't let negative vibes pull you down. Just keep moving and don't give up.

If you were going to an island and could only take three things, what would they be and why?

A knife, for protection and hunting; a box of matches, for cooking and for fire; and a camping tent, to stay wherever you can.

 

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