Contents. Special feature //BODY POSITIVITY 03 More than just an eating champion 47kg Whangarei pharmacist Susanna Yang 07 05 We are not defined by a number The surgery that changed her life Body positivity and reality TV star Han- Michelle Jackson was on of five recipients of publically funded breast reduction surgery earlier this year, she talks about her struggle to get on the list and how she’s now helping others. nah Gough talks about life outside of Survivor Nicaragua. has been smashing a number of eating contests around town, but there’s a more serious reason behind why she’s doing this. Read about her struggle with eating disorders here. 23 Nicci’s view: the positivity movement 12 20 Alex Hannam: what does body positivity mean to you? 22 What does body positivity mean to Wave Raiser Hula Hooping for the win Whangarei Aquatic Centre discuss their new 40-year-old Joy Donaldson celebrates her initiative to help community groups raise body by hula hooping in clothing that makes funds. her feel confident and sexy. 26 27 What’s on Voice of an Angel Your guide to this unique new school From Mamma Mia to art galleries here is Creative Junction talks to singer/songwriter holiday activity popping up in Story- Creative Junction’s low-down on what’s on Tyla Howard as she busks in the streets of time these upcoming holidays. locally at the moment. Whangarei. Nicci’s outloook on life changed after you? Alex Hannam tells the three, very her 30th birthday. She discusses her different stories of how each personal- new found love of positivity. ity celebrates their body. Featuring Ken Adams, Megan Bowers- Vette and Carley Field. 29+ School Holidays! Dirictory: this week we have a list of our favourite school holiday pro- grammes, followed by the ‘Business Development Dream Team” 28 A Mad Hatters tea party?