Shaun Barnett gets to grips with windfall and over-confidence in the central North Island. Gaining experience in any endeavour often follows a learning curve. Initially, as you gain experience, you’re cautious – you start on easy tracks and don’t progress to harder ones until you’ve developed the right skills. Afterwards, your confidence blooms as you […]
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