By joining her daughters and sharing her walking progress, this Walk1200km participant is realising she is capable of completing the challenge. Naomi Anderson lives in Blenheim amid some of Aotearoa’s most desirable walking country, so you would think she would have no trouble motivating herself to get out walking. But she does. Naomi says she […]
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Diana Ward
Diana Ward pairs her love of adventuring with storytelling. A career as director/producer in television and video production has taken her to countries like India, Thailand, Bangladesh and throughout the Pacific. She has a Master of Arts in languages and film. She has tramped since childhood and loves exploring Aotearoa solo, with friends, and with her daughter and grandson. Her walking buddies appreciate her photos and granola bars.
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