Nina Paripovich | Sport

Nina Paripovich | Sport

Since the age of 7 years old, I have been playing the game of tennis. 10 years on and I love the game more than ever. My hard work and passion for the game (as well as a bit of luck which is always needed) managed to get me playing all over the world including...
Noah Hotham | Sport

Noah Hotham | Sport

I am currently attending Hamilton Boys High School, and have had the privilege of being a Sports Prefect and the Polynesian Tutor group leader this year. These roles have involved public speaking, organising events, as well as being the voice and a role model for the...
Olive Pearce | Sport

Olive Pearce | Sport

My name is Olive Pearce and I am 17 years old and am in Year 13 at Tauranga Girls’ College. Summary of my last 2.5 years: Named in the Surf Lifesaving NZ team (Youth, U19) to compete at the 2020 Surf Lifesaving World Championships in Italy (event cancelled due to...
Olive Pearce | Sport

Olive Pearce | Sport

I am 18 years old and studying First year Heath Science at Otago University. I am very grateful to the Adastra Foundation for the financial and personal assistance I have received. Covid 19 lockdown restrictions last year really proved to me the value of having a...