by matadigital | Feb 27, 2023 | 2023
I am Oliver Larcombe. I am 18 years old and was born and raised in Rotorua, New Zealand. Throughout school I struggled with dyslexia and found that I had a greater enjoyment in sport, in particular swimming, biking and running. I have been swimming my whole life and...
by matadigital | Feb 27, 2023 | 2023
Tenā Tatōu katoa, Ko Charlie Roigard Toku Ingoa. I am a year 13 Prefect at Rotorua Boys’ High School and I was born with Dwarfism. There are approximately 400 types of dwarfism and the type I have is Achondroplasia. As one could imagine, having dwarfism has come...
by matadigital | Feb 27, 2023 | 2023
I’ve been Rock Climbing since I was 10 years old. Up until the start of 2022, I was a boulder and lead climber, competing in national competitions, and achieving many NZ titles. I also competed in two Youth World Championships. In the last 12 months, I have...
by matadigital | Feb 27, 2023 | 2023
Kia ora, Ko Tarapaikea te maunga Ko Whangawehi te awa Ko Tuahuru te Marae Ko Ngati Kahungunu raua ko Rongomaiwahine te iwi Ko Takitimu te waka Ko Kiana toku ingoa. I think that some of who you are today is a result of the individuals you surround yourself with and...
by matadigital | Feb 27, 2023 | 2023
Kia Ora my name is Keira Russell I come from a family of 6 and live in a small but hearty town of Tokoroa. I have always loved sports and come from a very competitive family back round, everyone wants to win so this was naturally driven into me. My passion has always...
