Sport · IRONMĀORI
A challenge carried together.
IRONMĀORI grew from a vision of wellbeing across generations. Its own account puts whanaungatanga and manaakitanga at the heart of the journey.
Founded in 2009 by Heather Te Au-Skipworth and Wayne Skipworth, IRONMĀORI connects participation in endurance sport with wellbeing for mokopuna through to kaumātua. Its published history describes the community relationships behind the event.
In March 2024, its founders handed the kaupapa to Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga. The story celebrates continuity, collective support and making space for people to work towards a shared goal. Read IRONMĀORI’s own account for the full story.
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