Blues Women of Influence 2022
OUR WAHINE IN THE SPOTLIGHT
With the start of the inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki and International Women’s Day on March the 8th we wanted to celebrate and acknowledge all the women who selflessly inspire & give to others
Over the next two weeks we will be highlighting and honouring our Women of Influence within our community. Showcasing women who have had or are having a significant impact on the Blues, players and in our community. Many of our Wāhine contribute to building pride and honour in our region, it is our time to put these ladies on show and let the world know what they do for us all.
We would love to hear about your Woman of Influence, We have a signed jersey and merchandise packs to give away all you need to do is tell us about her at the link below. Players will then choose which Women of Influence will be showcased on our website and within our Blues News emails. We are incredibly proud of our region and all who contribute to it.
NIB BLUES ‘A DAY IN THE LIFE’ AS a professional rugby player
The nib Blues have partnered with nib New Zealand (nib), to launch a series of videos which take a behind-the-scenes-look at the lives of the Blues wāhine, as they prepare for the inaugural Sky Super Rugby Aupiki competition kicking off this Saturday. Read more here or check out the videos.
ELOise blackwell
Our Blues Vice Capt. walks us through a life of juggling to now a full time professional rugby player.
THeresa fitzpatrick
Calm, focused and incredibly talented Theresa gives us an insight into her world.
CRISTO TOFA
Multi-tasking work, kids, coaching and training, hear how this superwomen does and all with a beautiful smile.
Mother of twins returns to lead nib Blues in Sky Super Rugby Aupiki
An inspiration in her own right. Having twin babies, getting game fit and now leading our nib Blues into the inaugural Sky Super Rugby Aupiki competition, Aroha Savage is a Women of Influence.
WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY
We asked you to share your stories of women who have made an impact into your life.
We are proud of our women in our region, let them shine.
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Serefina Lay
The biggest thing that I have learnt from mum is not necessarily the words she’s given me, but the actions she’s shown me. Her ability to get on with things and work hard have taught me a lot.
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Anita Quensell
Anita has such empathy for everyone, never judges and is a women I aspire to be.
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Macy Lynch-Blosse
She spoke for the girls who didn't have a voice for sport. To this day I still hear that young innocent voice and it still puts a smile on my face
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Granny Jacobs
There is a silver lining in everything, never give up, stand strong and hold your head up high, no matter what.
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Mrs Fuller
Mrs Fuller clocked me pretty quickly, she saw my passion was for sport and being out on the field and not in class leaning over a book. She began to make school fun, she wasn’t boring but engaging and gave me confidence in who I was. I became more aware of me, and my impact on others and my environment.
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Rana Paraha
It didn’t matter if you were the newest or most experienced player on the team you were treated as though you could always be the best.
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Doris Taufateau
It’s better to get the 1 percenters perfect first than the bigger skills
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Channdeth Uch
The one piece of advice mum taught me was to remember your roots. This is what I try to live by everyday.
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Ngahuia Douglas
She showed me compassion and how to keep pushing through whatever life throws at you.
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Cristo Tofa
Understand your character…. Acknowledge your self worth ,because what you have inside of you is far greater than the adversity in front of you.
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Lee-Ann Knowles
Being around her everyday brings me so much joy and happiness.
