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Richie McCaw is a former New Zealand rugby union player who is considered one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He was born on December 31, 1980, in Oamaru, New Zealand.
McCaw played as a flanker for the New Zealand national rugby team, the All Blacks, and was captain of the team from 2006 until his retirement in 2015. During his career, he won two Rugby World Cups with the All Blacks in 2011 and 2015, making him one of only twenty players to have won the tournament twice.
In addition to his World Cup victories, McCaw also won numerous other accolades, including ten Tri-Nations titles, seven Rugby Championship titles, and three Bledisloe Cups. He was also named the International Rugby Board (IRB) Player of the Year a record three times in 2006, 2009, and 2010.
McCaw is known for his exceptional skills as a rugby player, as well as his strong leadership on and off the field. His dedication to the sport and his team, as well as his humble and gracious attitude, have made him a beloved figure in New Zealand and around the world.
Ruby Tui is indeed a New Zealand rugby union player who has achieved notable success in her career. She has competed internationally as part of the New Zealand national rugby sevens team and won a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Ruby Tui also won a gold medal in rugby sevens at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, as a member of the New Zealand team. In addition to her Olympic success, she was also a member of the Black Ferns team that won the 2021 Rugby World Cup.
As a rugby union player, Ruby Tui is known for her strength, speed, and agility on the field. She is considered one of the top players in the world in her position and has been praised for her leadership and team-oriented approach.
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Lydia Ko burst onto the professional golf scene at just 15 years old, quickly becoming the youngest ever winner of an LPGA tournament. She went on to dominate the women's golf world, earning the world number one ranking and winning two major championships before she turned 18.
Republished episode from Takiwatanga 33 Lloyd I AM.
Lloyd was interviewed by Culture Connection host Jesil Cajes from Hutt City FM 106.7 about Autism and a parent's journey from diagnosis to navigating support available across Aotearoa.
One parent's journey is different from another. This discussion is just one of many experiences of autism families. Other autism parents will have different approach to support their whanau.
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Republished - Takiwatanga No. 32
Paula Tesoriero is the new Chief Executive of Whaikaha (Ministry for the Disabled).
Given Paula's busy schedule as the new CE, we were fortunate to still get a few minutes of her time to talk about her vision of Whaikaha and what the future would look like for the autism community in Aotearoa (New Zealand). This is a sweet 14 minute-ish conversation with Paula Tesoriero.
https://whaikaha.govt.nz/
[Re-published] Originally published on Takiwātanga podcast in July 2022. Republishing this as a move to centralise most of my key contents.
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Russell Crowe is a New Zealand-born actor, film producer, and musician who has become one of the most recognizable and respected figures in the entertainment industry. He was born on April 7, 1964, in Wellington, New Zealand, but raised in Australia.
Crowe began his acting career in Australia in the 1980s before moving to the United States in the 1990s to pursue his Hollywood career. He gained international fame for his roles in films such as "Gladiator," "A Beautiful Mind," and "Les Misérables," earning critical acclaim and numerous awards and nominations, including an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in "Gladiator" in 2001.
In addition to his acting career, Crowe is also an accomplished musician and has released several albums as a solo artist and with his band, 30 Odd Foot of Grunts. He has also produced and directed several films, including "The Water Diviner," which he also starred in.
Outside of his career, Crowe is known for his philanthropic work and advocacy for environmental causes, as well as his support for various charities and organizations. He has also been recognized for his contributions to the film industry and was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010.
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