MEMBER PROFILE |
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| Name | Juanita Paku |
| Nickname | Jumz |
| Origin | NZ Maori & Irish |
| Broadwater Paddler since: | Aug 08 |
| How you were introduced to Paddling: | My husband Shane |
| Why you took up dragonboat racing | Went to Penang as a supporter and I really wish I was on the Waka with them. |
| Favourite Regatta | My very first one that Te Waka held at Vasity Lakes Sept 08 |
| Favourute Trip | Going to the Worlds in Penang |
| Favourite Race Distance | 200 m |
| Favourite Seat | Seat 2 - I would like to give stroking a go! |
| Favourite Race Category | Womens Premier |
| How you keep fit for dragonboat racing | running, dancing, boxercise, ab swing, my job |
| Occupation | Part time massuse, full time @ small goods company |
| Passions: | Making people feel good after massage |
| Ambitions: | Start my own massage and nail tech business by June 2009 |
| Claim to Fame/Infamy: | |
| Other sports you play | Nil at the moment, might give indoor netball a go |
| Favourite Food | Porkbones and watercres, anything my sis cooks |
| Favourite Movie | Fast and the Furious, Honey |
| Favourite Band/Music | Slow jams, RNB, Kiwi groups |
| Hobbies | Massage, Bebo |
| Where you like to hang out | My couch with a hot chocolate and a mars bar |
| Your Hero | My sister |
| Website | tumeke24@hotmail.com |