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I grew up on the East Coast of the North Island, mainly in Gisborne, I was surrounded by the ocean which with the guidance of my Dad (who also loves the water) I was involved in Swimming and Surf Lifesaving. I love fresh fruit and veg which I learnt was how I would be able to train and compete in Swimming and Surf Lifesaving, giving my body the best nutrients. Although I do have a very big sweet tooth, and my favourite chocolate is Whittaker’s Almond Gold, oh so creamy and delicioso!!  Which in moderation is ok....

In 2008 I had my daughter Millie, she will no doubt have the same taste for Almond Gold as I think I devoured far too many (big) blocks of it while pregnant, poor child has no chance! But she also loves the water, and I hope to teach her the joys but also to be very respectful of the power that the ocean and that water in general has.

Throughout my life I have been involved in social and competitive sport, I love to watch it, coach it, participate in it, officiate it so mainly just to be involved with any aspect of it. I completed the Bachelor in Sport and Leisure Studies here at the University of Waikato and I am also completing currently the Graduate Diploma in Primary Teaching. I have a bit of knowledge in the Physical Education side of HPE but not so much the Health side, so I will hopefully gain this during my training year and then when out in the field.