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West Coast Catch Up with Sir John Kirwan
Come along and listen to John's story along with some of the tools he has used to stay well.

JK’s personal journey with depression has led him to be actively involved in mental health awareness campaigns in New Zealand. For his incredible commitment and work in this space JK was appointed as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to mental health in the 2007 Queen's Birthday Honours. And in the 2012 Queen's Birthday and Diamond Jubilee Honours, JK was appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to mental health and rugby.
A world class winger, JK’s contribution to rugby, both as a player and a coach, has been immense. JK is one of the highest try scorers in international rugby union history and still holds a couple of NZ rugby records. The other side of the story is while he was scoring tries and becoming a rugby legend, he was also battling depression.
Food and refreshments supplied with thanks to West Coast Rural Support Trust.
Westport Farmers Discussion Group
Venue: Keoghan’s Farm, 57 Keoghans Road Westport
Date: Wednesday 7th October
Time: 12noon –2pm (lunch provided)
Community Event - Greymouth
Venue: Greymouth Regent Theatre
Date: Wednesday 7th October
Time: 6pm-8pm (nibbles, tea/coffee provided)
Whataroa Farmers Discussion Group
Venue: Whataroa Community Hall
Date:Thursday 8thOctober
Time:10am-12pm (morning tea provided)
Community Event -Hokitika
Venue: Hokitika Regent Theatre
Date:Thursday 8th October
Time:2pm-4pm (afternoon tea provided)
If attending the Community events, please RSVP to ana.paterson@westpac.co.nzto assist with numbers for catering.