The Times is recognising the many wonderful people in our local east Auckland community who go out of their way to help others with our regular Community Hero award.
If you know someone who’s doing amazing things in our community please email some information about them including their name, contact details if known, and a photo of them if possible, to chrish@times.co.nz.
The award is sponsored by New World Howick. Recipients will receive a $50 New World gift card and will be featured in our new digital publication and on our website.
This week’s recipient is Megan Connolly.
She’s nominated by Domini Calder, who writes: “I would like to nominate Megan for many reasons.
“Her work as a kitten fosterer for Lonely Miaow. She takes in and cares for tiny rescued kittens making sure they’re healthy and well and able to be rehomed.
“She had a stroke last year at 39 and has overcome so much to get her life back on track and as a health and fitness practitioner has been sharing her story in the hopes it will help others.
“She runs a personal training company and is always sharing her knowledge to empower women with eating well and looking after their bodies in a non-judgemental and all-encompassing way, recently holding a free event for local community with another practitioner.
“She is just an all-round amazing person who is constantly thinking of others, even when going through her own ups and downs in life.”
