She was the winner of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) category and has come a long way with the management of her COPD since being diagnosed five years ago. Aketaunga became a Stanford Programme trainer and also completed an IronMāori contest late last year despite her lung condition. She is an active member of Breathe Hawke’s Bay, attending our COPD support group and often volunteering at … Continue reading AKETAUNGA’S ACHIEVEMENTS AWARDED: 2018 NZ RESPIRATORY ACHIEVER