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Flying Solo - solo dad Warren's story

In the second episode of Flying Solo, Lynda Chanwai-Earle meets one of the minorities, Pakeha solo-dad Warren. He tackles - with humour - co-parenting through two separations, a child with depression, alcohol and more!

Warren Heatherington with daughter Olivia at home. Photos RNZ Lynda Chanwai-Earle

Lucas and Dad at footie.

Lucas (centre) with his footie club: Brooklyn Northern United Cyclones, Grade 10.

Lucas back home for lunch and his other favourite past-time surfing Youtube.

Friendly banter over lunch.

Olivia gives Lucas a lift.

Olivia with younger brother Lucas.

Warren with Lucas at four. Photo courtesy Warren Heatherington.

Olivia, Jacob (JP) and Georgina at their mum's wedding. Photo courtesy Warren Heatherington.

Daughter Georgina and Dad in Australia. Photo courtesy Warren Heatherington.

Eldest son Jacob (JP) with Lucas as toddler. Photo courtesy Warren Heatherington.

Lucas with his mum Christine. Photo courtesy Warren Heatherington.

Olivia on a recent trip to Cambodia with her dad. Photo courtesy Warren Heatherington.

Warren trying local cuisine on his trip to Cambodia with daughter Olivia. Photo courtesy Warren Heatherington.

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