Danny Jonas and his family came to New Zealand by boat in 1969. Photo / File
Danny Jonas and his family came to New Zealand by boat in 1969. Photo / File
Each Monday, the Chronicle fires 10 questions at a Whanganui local, revealing what lies behind their work, passions and the things you didn't know that you didn't know about people in our community.
Today Logan Tutty talks to Sport Whanganui chief executive Danny Jonas.
What do you love mostabout Whanganui?
The outstanding facilities available, the close proximity of everything and, of course, the people.
Seven-time Olympic gold medallist swimmer Mark Spitz.
Outside of work and family, what is something you have dedicated yourself to?
Keeping fit and active - keep those old bones moving.
What is on your bucket list?
I would love to attend an Olympic Games with front seats at the swimming, athletics and tennis.
Danny Jonas, right, packs down for a mayoral rugby team in 2010. Photo / File
What's your family history in Whanganui?
Emigrated from Dagenham, Essex in England in 1969 with my parents and three other siblings. I was only three years old and it took six weeks to arrive in New Zealand [by boat]. We have been here ever since.
