Tag: Olympic
Q&A with Kiwi Olympian Barbara Kendall
As one of the greatest high-achieving sportspeople from east Auckland, there have been many accolades in Barbara Kendall's illustrious careers and roles in sport.
What...
Cycling star speaks at Pakuranga Park
By Anna Jover
Aaron Gate is a road and track cyclist with impressive achievements, being an Olympic bronze medallist and six-time Commonwealth Games medallist.
He’s also...
Excitement builds for FIFA Women’s World Cup
The Spirit of Football and a very special ball have paid a visit to Fencibles United AFC.
Spirit of Football is a not-for-profit community interest...
Yvette’s ‘little brother’ a battler
When he was a child, Roy Williams’ father - a WWI veteran and strict disciplinarian - firmly told him and his sister to, “never...
Neiufi nominated for Halberg award
Paralympic gold medal-winning swimmer Tupou Neiufi, who trains at Howick Pakuranga Swimming Club, is among 79 nominees for the Halberg Awards.
Neiufi, 20, who won...
Olympics come to Bruce McLaren
Olympic training is in full swing at the Bruce McLaren Retirement Village in Howick for some talented residents.
Ryman Healthcare is bringing together 12,500 residents...
Olympians join search for buried treasure
Olympic champions Eric Murray and Bucklands Beach-raised Barbara Kendall have been announced as the final celebrities to join TVNZ 2’s rebooted Celebrity Treasure Island.
The...
