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Optometrist | Kaimātai Whatu

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Optometrists examine clients' eyes to diagnose and provide solutions for vision problems. They also diagnose, monitor and manage eye diseases such as cataracts.  

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Community Development Worker | Kaiāwhina Whakawhanake Hapori

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Community development workers support people to develop and implement plans to make improvements in their community.

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Parking Officer | Āpiha Atoato Waka

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Parking officers give fines for illegal parking and vehicle offences such as unregistered cars.

Model | Kaiwhakakite Kākahu

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Models display and promote clothes or other goods on television, online, in magazines and advertising, and on catwalks at fashion shows.