Sir John Kirwan – a household name known for his legendary All Black career, and passionate ambassador for mental health in New Zealand – is visiting The Shire this November for a special event to support mental wellbeing in schools and the rural community in the mighty Waikato.
Since retiring from professional sport, Sir John Kirwan, or JK as he is best known, has opened up and shared his personal story of depression, resilience and hope, now dedicating his time to removing the stigma that surrounds mental health in New Zealand. His journey has led him to an active involvement with mental health awareness campaigns where he speaks openly about his battle.
John Kirwan
The event will be held on Thursday 19 November kicking off in the newly completed conference facility The Hub, located at The Shire’s Rest. JK will share his inspiring story through a keynote in the new facility, followed by a guided tour of the Movie Set, and an evening at The Green Dragon Inn and Party Marquee full of food and merriment in support of this very worthy cause.
All profits from the one-off fundraiser event will be donated to the Sir John Kirwan Foundation and will go towards supporting mental health in schools and the wider rural community in the Waikato region.
Tickets are $240 each, with group discounts for 10 or more, and are available now from Hobbiton Movie Set’s website, www.hobbitontours.com.
