Journey with Brent
Havelock North, Hawke's Bay
Our friend, brother, colleague, and all-round legend Brent has never been one to back away from a challenge — whether it’s diving into a new project or diving headfirst into IRONMĀORI training. 🏊♂️🚴♀️🏃♂️💪
But alongside preparing for that epic November event with a crew of solid mates, Brent now faces a much tougher, unexpected battle: a recurrence of cancer, now at stage 4. It’s a heavy diagnosis — with lymph nodes and liver involvement — and while it’s not curable, it’s not the end of the story either.
Brent is choosing life, strength, and hope. He's exploring every option available — chemo, immunotherapy, holistic support, fasting, and more. In true Brent style, he's leaning in with courage, curiosity, and purpose.
As a team, we want to walk this road with him — not just in spirit, but in action.
If you know Brent, you know his heart. He’s given so much to so many — now it’s our turn to give back. We invite you to stand with him. To support. To encourage. To be part of this journey. Because this journey — while steep — is still a journey, and there is life still to live, love still to give, and so many moments yet to be written. 🌿
Brent, we’re with you. He wero tēnei, engari e tū ana au — this is a challenge, but still I stand.
Stu Hastings is a close friend and owner of the salon at which he works
Providing support and care for Brent as he navigates the health journey before him
Brents Journey continues 9 February 2026
Kia Ora and a huge and mighty "Thank You" to all have supported Brent in his journey so far.
Your donations, messages, encouragements, prayers and well wishes have all been gratefully received. Please know that each and every one of you have made a lasting difference for Brent and his Whanau.
Brent is taking time out to enjoy his favorite hot beverage of a strong black coffee, while smelling the roses and enjoying the beautiful Central Hawkes Bay sun on his back.
Brent says, Nga Mihi o te po in this season of life
Thanks so much Georgia, this means the world to Brent
Thanks Sam & Neil, this means a lot not only to Brent but to his friends and whanau as well.
Tino Pai
Thinking of Coffee with appreciation of your support
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