WIN: A KUMUKA WORLDWIDE TRIP!
WIN: A RETURN TRIP TO THE GOLD COAST!
WIN: A SHOPPING SPREE!

Get FIT Get ACTIVE Get INSPIRED!

The 12 Week Challenge finished recently and after all competitors being judged globally, I can announce the New Zealand winner as ... Richard Monks from Moneywise!  As the NZ winner, Richard has won a return trip to the Gold Coast, courtesy of Air New Zealand, Infinity Holidays & Mantra Wings!
 
Richard has made some fantastic changes to his lifestyle over the past few weeks and has targeted the Auckland Half Marathon this year and Sydney Marathon next year as events to keep him motivated.  Congratulations Richard, I'm sure the 12 weeks will act as a springboard to a continued healthier you!
 
Congratulations also to Mandy Hooper from Tauranga Flight Centre and Kathryn Trewin from Kerikeri Flight Centre. You've also both made really positive changes and I'm sure that they are changes that will stick with you. Prizes are on their way to you also!
 
If you want to check out the global winners click on the link below!
 
http://healthwise.apps.netengine.com.au/global-events-calendar
 
 
Welcome everybody to the 12 Week Challenge!! Are you ready to change your life? This is not a quick fix, this is a lifestyle change. So get ready to meet the new YOU!

Once again there are some great prizes up for grabs for our Top Individual and Team winners!

Our Global Individual Winner wins a trip for 2 and the Global Team winners get to choose a trip from one of the following:

• Kumuka Worldwide Okavango Falls (land only)
• Kumuka Worlwide Coastal Express (land only)
• Kumuka Worlwide Middle East Discovery (land only)

Visit www.kumuka.com for more details!

Alongside Global prizes there are some great prizes for our top NZ contestants and these are:

1st Individual:  Return flights Auckland to Brisbane and return with our #1 carrier Air New Zealand & 4 Nights accommodation at Mantra Wings Gold Coast!

2nd Indivual & 1st Team: $100 Westfield gift voucher per person - perfect to go towards that new outfit for the ball you've had your eye on!!

The object of the challenge is to try to improve your overall health and wellness in 12 weeks. You can aim to increase muscle mass, change body shape, improve your fitness - everyone has a chance to win! We are recording your strength, body measurements, heart rate, before and after photos and offering spot prizes along the way to keep you motivated!

You can enter individually and as a team. Teams comprise of 3-5 people from the same business unit.

You are dedicating 12 weeks of your life to making a significant positive change, so take the time to get your photos and measurements correct and stick to your plan. And remember, if you need any help or advice along the way, Healthwise is here to help!

The Challenge: 12 weeks to improve your health and lifestyle!

Cost of Entry: $20 per person/ team member or $35 for dual individual/team entry. You can also pay through RewardPass points!

Start dates: 1 - 7 March 2010. Completion of Challenge: 17 - 23 May 2010. (12 Weeks after you load all your start information)

Photographs determine 50% of the total score.
Written essays determine 30% of the total score.
Measurements determine 20% of the total score.

About The Challenge
The 12 Week Challenge is your opportunity to make some positive changes to your health and lifestyle!  Take 12 weeks to change your exercise and eating habits and you could win a Kumuka adventure and look and feel your best.

The 12 Week Challenge is a global Healthwise competition. To be eligible, you need to submit some before and after photos, take note of certain measurements and be prepared to write about the changes you experienced throughout the competition and how it's changed your outlook on your health and lifestyle.

The 12 Week Challenge has been run for 8 years now and although not one photo has ever been released without consent, what is new this year is even the Healthwise staff do not see your photos unless you submit your after shots and they will only ever be used with your permission!

Want to see how much can be achieved in 12 weeks? Click here for the story of last year's Top 3, including our very own CFO Simon McKearney!