73-year-old kuia inspires participation in IronMāori
IronMāori provides physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing for Waiora Rogers and her whānau. “It’s as simple as getting fit. Having a healthy body and with that comes a sense of wellbeing.” Read how this 73-year-old is inspiring her whānau and community. https://t.co/BRDabUjqMO pic.twitter.com/IChzFRV21J
— ACC New Zealand (@ACCNZ) February 9, 2020
Waiora Rogers has participated in 11 half IronMāori events. She’s 73 years old.
As one of the first to sign up when the event began, she says health is important to her people and IronMāori is all about that.
“I think if you lead by example, sometimes, somebody might want to do what you’re doing.”
Heather Skipworth started IronMāori in 2009 and it’s grown to include several events throughout the year.
“Whakawhānaungatanga is the key theme,” says Heather. “Inclusiveness of IronMāori means that you can compete, or you can come and get your money’s worth and take as long as you like.
