Read success stories from people now living a healthier, more active lifestyle thanks to the Green Prescription and Active Families programmes.
Green Prescription success stories
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- Andrea Reweti-Davis was referred with asthma, COPD, weight issues and high blood pressure in October 2016 Read more
- Annie was referred onto the Sport Auckland Green Prescription programme as she was interested in losing weight and making dietary changes. Read more
- Bill Pittman was referred to the Green Prescription as part of his recovery after a back injury. Read more
- Briannah and Alysha’s mum was keen to get the girls more active, and to have some assistance with refining their eating habits. Read more
- Casey Aranui, Ngāti Pāhauwera, is so dedicated to staying fit and well for her family she goes to the gym at 3.30am. Find out how the Green Prescription Maternal Programme motivates and supports pregnant and post-natal women with healthy lifestyle changes. Read more
- ‘I used to die on the bed after the day,’ says Chris Mckay, who is now a fit, confident 19 year old, with aspirations of a career in teaching and in the Navy. Read more
- The Active Families Equip’d programme is committed to providing opportunities for Pacific teenage girls to be involved in sport and recreation. Read more
- How hard work and a commitment to rehabilitation with Cyclofit has helped Gordon Innes’ post-stroke rehabilitation. Read more
- Izzy’s parents have loved the support of the Active Families Programme in helping their daughter develop her knowledge around activity and healthy eating. Read more
- John Owen of Kaeo has struggled over the years with staying active, but the Green Prescription has helped him achieve his goals. Read more
- Kaeleb and Sylvia Valentine were referred to the Harbour Sport Active Families programme in July 2016, by their Public Health Nurse on the Hibiscus Coast Read more
- Kerikeri local, Keith Huggins has nothing but good things to say about his journey with the Green Prescription programme. Read more
- Matua Paul Thomas, 68 years old, relocated to New Zealand after residing in Australia and came on board the Green Prescription programme after being referred by a nurse at Broadway Health clinic Waipapa. Read more
- How a Green Prescription helped inspire Michael Ramsey to win gold. Read more
- One participant shares their experience with the Green Prescription programme. Read more
- Melesini Teulilo and her family have achieved great results on the NiuMovement Active Families programme. Read more
- Since joining the Active Teens programme, Phoenix has cut 4 minutes off of her 2 km run time and her nutrition has improved dramatically. Read more
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- Success stories about those participating in the Active Families and Active Teens sessions organised by Sport Manawatu. Read more
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Featured success stories
The more you do, the easier it becomes
Phoenix Burke has quickly come to enjoy the classes in the Active Teens programme. Find out more.
The spark he needed
The Green Prescription has sparked Bill Pittman’s interest in physical activity again. Find out more.