The Long Way Home Returns back to Raglan

Thissummer Kieran Powell circumnavigated Aotearoa to help raise money for Hospice Waikato.

This journey was inspired by his much loved Nana who was looked after with love, care and dignity by hospice after a diagnosis of stage 4 bowel cancer.

Jacqui from the Chronicle caught up with Kieran on his return into Raglan

How does it feel to have completed your mission?

Amazing, it was a lot harder than I had first anticipated but it feels good to have completed it in one piece (kinda) haha.

Good to be back home with my partner and dog.

What were the highlights for you on the epic fund-raising journey?

The highlights for me were seeing all of the beautiful NZ countryside especially the ride into Milford Sound and back out again.

Most challenging aspect?

Working out the route as there were road closures and logistics of where to stay each night.

What was the significance of starting and ending in Raglan ?

This was an old holiday spot for me and my whanau as we lived in Hamilton so it seemed fitting that we went straight out to the cost from there. Easy spot to get my friends and family to come and support.

What have you achieved for hospice Waikato

We have exceeded our goal of 10k (waiting on final total) https://www.hospicewaikato.org.nz/donateonline

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