13 Mar 2025

Surfer attempting to paddle 235-kilometre river

From Nights, 10:45 pm on 13 March 2025

Starting on Saturday, Brenden Hawkins will embark on an extraordinary challenge, attempting to become the first person to paddle a surfboard the full 235-kilometer length of the Whanganui River.

Also known as "Tarzan", Brenden is hoping his feat of endurance will also spark conversations around mental health and raise funds for charity I Am Hope

Whanganui River, North Island, New Zealand

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