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Balance is Better in Action

4 Min

Fighting for balance and inclusion – three-time gold medallist, Cameron Leslie

Swimmer Cameron Leslie may be a three-time Paralympic gold medallist and world record holder but he’s quick to point out that champions aren’t made at young age.  N.b. In July...

Case studies

7 Min

Empowering Rangatahi Through Active Southland’s Innovative Leadership Programme

Active Southland’s commitment to fostering youth development is shown through its innovative Rangatahi Leadership Group. This programme, designed to address the needs of Māori, Pacific peoples and disabled youth facing...

Balance is Better in Action

4 Min

“Don’t lose the joy” – White Fern, Suzie Bates

White Fern Suzie Bates grew up playing everything she could, chasing down her older brothers. She is now a Balance is Better Champion and after spending the past 18 years playing top level cricket, she can...

Balance is Better in Action

4 Min

Q&A with Balance is Better Champion, Jack Wang

Tell us a bit about you and where you grew up.  I’m currently a badminton player in the Badminton New Zealand Development Squad, and a student at the University of...

Balance is Better in Action

3 Min

Q&A with Balance is Better Champion, Stacey McKerchar

Tell us a bit about you and where you grew up. As a child I grew up on a farm in Mayfield, about 30km out of Ashburton. Having three older...

Balance is Better in Action

3 Min

Q&A with Balance is Better Champion, Shontayne Hape

Tell us a bit about you and where you grew up. How did you first get involved in sport?  Te Atatu Roosters Under 6s (rugby league) was my first sports...

Balance is Better in Action

3 Min

Q&A with Balance is Better Champion, Amy Nield

Tell us a bit about you and where you grew up. I grew up in the Hawkes Bay and moved to Auckland when I was 10. I have lived on...

Balance is Better in Action

2 Min

“Understand that it’s their journey”: Willy Benson’s coaching philosophy

Balance is Better Champion Willy Benson is a former Olympic swimmer and now head coach at the Heretaunga Sundevils Swimming Club in Hawke’s Bay. While Willy achieved success in elite...

Balance is Better in Action

2 Min

Q&A with Balance is Better Champion, Tom Abercrombie

Tell us a bit about you and where you grew up. I grew up on the North Shore, Auckland, and as the middle child, was in a constant battle to...