Search results for ‘Living my life’
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Ten years ago, Mitch Joynt’s life changed in a moment. He has overcome incredible adversity and set his sights on representing New Zealand at the 2024 Paralympics.
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Motorbike rider Ross Gratton was affected by witnessing a serious accident as a teenager. Now he's ensuring riders have the road safety skills.
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South Auckland teenager Paris Schlooz is sharing her near-drowning experience to help others.
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A workplace injury kept petrolhead James Dunlop out of his rally car and impacted his employment. But our support helped him recover and he’s now enjoying being back behind the wheel.
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At 68, John Marrable is the oldest member of the ACC-supported Para Sport Collective’s second intake. But, as the table tennis player and karate black belt has proved, there’s no obstacle he can’t overcome.
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Talented teenager Milly Marshall-Kirkwood has overcome the odds to become one of the most exciting young Para athletes in New Zealand, leading to her being included in the ACC-supported Para Sport Collective – which she describes as a life changing.
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Nick Cornish lost the ability to play his beloved oboe after he flew head-first off a mountain bike, breaking his neck. Now, he's back performing on stage.
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Finding a balance after experiencing sexual assault or abuse Te kimi oranga tōtika i muri i te pānga mai o te ai tūkino, o te tūkino rānei
Appreciating the good things in life can help you deal with the trauma of sexual assault. One woman shares her tips for mental and physical health.
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Music icon Betty-Anne Hall is best known as the former lead singer of legendary Kiwi band Ardijah. But she’s also a keen waka ama paddler and has never missed the ACC-supported Waka Ama Sprint Nationals.
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Journey from back injury to professional bodybuilder He haerenga mai i te whara tuarā ki te kaiwhakapakari tinana ngaio
Ephraim Gudgeon leaped off a 35-metre waterfall, fracturing his spine. He says nothing about his life has changed, except becoming a professional bodybuilder.