Tag: Heather Skipworth

IronMaori: Where it’s good to be a loser

IronMaori triathlon competitor sheds 60kg  Nicola Grace didn’t own a bike or even a pair of bike shorts when she first entered IronMaori. Three years…

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Tamati whānau going the distance for IronMāori

Five years on since IronMāori began, it has now grown to seven events on the national calendar including across the ditch.  It’s been life changing…

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Big turnout for IronMāori three-leg race

The challenge was laid for the thousands of competitors of the IronMāori contest. While cloudy overhead, nothing was going to overshadow a day that many…

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IronMaori triathlon catching on as path to fitness

The IronMaori way of life is taking hold across the region, with more people than ever getting involved. About 650 competitors turned up on Saturday…

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Maori lives are being transformed thanks to the work of IronMaori and Ironman NZ

Heather and Wayne Skipworth started IronMaori several years ago to help promote healthy lifestyles in Maori and Pacific Islanders.

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IronMaori inspires Dave to make the most of life

Dave Makea had to borrow a bike from his brother when he first entered Iron Maori. Five years later, 40kg lighter and armed with a…

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Te Ururoa ticks 1/2 IronMāori off bucket list

December 7 was a special day for all athletes involved in the IronMāori Half Ironman event, but for Te Ururoa Flavell, not only was this…

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