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Street View: Do you consider yourself to be a good swimmer?

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Street View: Do you consider yourself to be a good swimmer?

LAURENCE GROOT
LAURENCE GROOT

No. But, if I had to I could probably swim a couple of hundred metres.

LAURENCE GROOT, 30s

Waikite

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TORI WALLACE
TORI WALLACE

No. I haven't really swum since school. But if I was in trouble I think I could save myself.

TORI WALLACE, 24

Ngakuru

AFA LEILUA
AFA LEILUA

I was. But I can't swim for too long at the moment. I always wear a lifejacket.

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AFA LEILUA, 56

Koutu

KOURTNEY IMIG
KOURTNEY IMIG

I'm about average I think. Probably not too long a distance, but I'm confident in the water.

KOURTNEY IMIG, 26

Central

HAROLD GEORGE
HAROLD GEORGE

Yes, I just love the sea. I love getting some kina and mussels for the cuzzies. I'm happy in there all day, unless it's cold.

HAROLD GEORGE, 45

Western Heights

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