Events

Oxfam Trail Walk - 100km Challenge 2011

Team Navwoman from Matamata after one of their long practice walks! It's still not too late to support the team by donating some money. Support our team.

5k Fund Raiser Heart Foundation - Nelson, Mother's Day 9th May 2010

Nordic Walkers having fun at the Fund Raiser for the Heart Foundation

Orewa Beach Half Marathon - Orewa 11th April 2010

Thanks to all who vsited our stand on this exiting day. Nordic Walkers get ready for the start!

Manghawhai Carnival - Mangawhai, 2nd January 2010

Thanks to all who vsited us on this hot summer day. All ready for the gates to open!

WALKATHON - Christchurch, 5th December 2009

Nordic Walkers participated in 10 Circuits of Donnell Sports Park, Brooker Ave, Burwood and raised money for GIFT FOR LIFE–TEAR FUND supplying useful and life-giving gifts to those overseas this Christmas. AS you can see, they enjoyed the fund raiser.

Rehabilitation Conference - Queenstown, 21st - 25th July 2009

Dare Our session at the International Rehabilitation Conference drew quite some awareness. We are looking forward to follow-up with all the contacts made and are keen to help you adapt Nordic Walking in the rehabiltation space. Thanks for having us!

Triple Peaks Challenge - Hawkes Bay, 21st March 2009

Dare to be challenged! The classic 47km adventure in the heart of wine country is a real experience. Sara - one of our Nordic Walking Leaders at the Pilates Studio - is just about to top another peak. Go Sara!

AUT - Never 2 Old Gold Challenge     -    Auckland, 29th October, 2008 17 participants of the AUT never2old programme came to Long Bay. After a thorough introduction into the technique they experienced the benefits of Nordic Walking during a 2.5 hour walk along Long Bay and Granny's Beach. “The never2old exercise programme is dedicated to inspiring and leading more older adult New Zealanders to improved fitness and well-being and the maintenance of fully engaged, independent lifestyles”. For more information go to Never 2 Old.

Seniors Day Out - Auckland 10-12 October 2008 During the 50+ Lifestyle Expo many visitors came to our stand to learn more about this fantastic sport. Most of them had heard about Nordic Walking and appreciated the opportunity to try the poles right there. For more information about the 50# Lifestyle Expo go to SeniorsDayOut.

Hastings, 28th March, 2008 The Pilates Studio Hastings invited Barbara Faust-Heffner for an Introduction. 12 interested clients enjoyed 60 minutes of Nordic Walking.

One Tree Point Fun Walk, 3rd February, 2008 A group of enthusiastic Nordic Walkers meet at the Marina and walk to Marsden Cove Beach and back. The event ends with coffee in the Marina Cafe.

Tussock Traverse , 26th January, 2008 Barbara, Helen and Elizabeth after having accomplished the Tussock Traverse, a unique 27km run or walk through Tongariro National Park. Click here if you want to read more about the Tussock Traverse.

Waipu Fun Walkathon, 27th August, 2007

Barbara and some of her participants help raise money at the Waipu Fun Walkathon. They NordicWalked along the 3 or 6 km track through Waipu – together with other enthusiastic runners or walkers.

Oxfam Trailwalker, Taupo, April, 14-15 th 2007

Barbara at the Oxfam Trailwalker - the world's greatest team challenge. The event involved 250 national and international teams of 4 people tackling a 100km off-road course on foot.

Fundraising for Oxfam

Raising money for Oxfam was fantastic motivation for Barbara and her team members to do a guided walk along the Brynderwyn Walkway in Northland on Easter Sunday, 2007.

First New Zealand Course

In June 2006 Barbara hosted her first Nordic Walking course in New Zealand. Five courageous women became "trendsetters" for the new sport in New Zealand.