Hamilton neighbours share more than a fence - one now has the other’s kidney

Hannah FilmerJournalist·NZ Herald·7 Aug, 2026 07:00 AM4 mins to read‌Andrew Saunders (right) donated his kidney to neighbour, now good friend, Graeme Hickey (left). Photo / Mel HickeyAndrew Saunders (right) donated his kidney to neighbour, now good friend, Graeme Hickey (left). Photo / Mel HickeyFive weeks ago, Hamilton man Andrew Saunders decided to donate one of his kidneys to his neighbour, and now good friend, Graeme Hickey.Saunders described their kidney match as “fate” and says once the testing confirmed the match, he never looked back. “I don’t walk around thinking ‘God, part of