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Mangawhai part of Kiwi surf lifestyleThe desire to create Surfers: A Kiwi Lifestyle was born from two authors falling in love with surfing. Relatively late starters to the sport, Jo Caird and Paula George discovered a world where people’s lives literally revolved around the waves, so they travelled around New Zealand interviewing and photographing a rich tapestry of people and saw clearly how much joy each individual gets from simply being on top of a wave. They set out to discover what excites the surfers, what motivates them to brave all kinds of weather in search of just one wave, and how has their passion for surfing affected their lives and impacted their families. The people they met were wonderfully diverse and they discovered that the ocean levels the playing field. Out there, sitting on the water, it was hard to tell the company CEO from the tradesman, the plumber from the schoolteacher. It’s all about the surf. Local content features Mangawhai surfing personality Tony ‘Buddha’ Baker and Mangawhai singer-songwriter Jamie McDell. Comedian and broadcaster Gary McCormick is also part of an eclectic group of Kiwis who share stories about their passion for surfing. A photographer for over 20 years, Jo Caird has shot a huge range of sporting events, including the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, World Cup of Golf, and over eight Rugby World Cup events. Her work with the All Blacks has won her numerous accolades. Paula ‘Georgie’ George spent 15 years playing international netball and rugby before switching sides of the camera. Since 2005, her focus has been on combining writing with her photography and videography skills, resulting in her position as the behind-the-scenes content provider for AllBlacks.com. With this stunning series of photographic portraits, they provide an evocative look at the distinctive Kiwi surfing lifestyle. n Surfers: A Kiwi Lifestyle by Jo Caird & Paula George (Bateman, RRP $39.99) Surfers: A Kiwi Lifestyle |
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