Meet Nate and Raiona

For Nate Ihaka and his son Raiona, Southern Cross Round the Bays Auckland is a tradition now. Nate's proudest moment? Watching Raiona, aged five, finish his very first 8.4km along the Tāmaki Makaurau waterfront.

Nate Ihaka, Round the Bays Auckland ambassador

We put these questions to him:

Why I'm in: It's tradition now for me and my son, and to support all the charities.

Who I'm doing it with: My son Raiona.

My race-day kit: Nike Vomeros, Oakley Radars and a running vest.

My tip if you're keen but nervous: The hardest step is clicking 'register'. The 8.4km along the waterfront is just a celebration.

My legendary moment: Witnessing my five-year-old complete his first ever 8.4km.

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Fact box

City: Auckland, Sunday 7 March 2027
Round the Bays done: 1
Follow Nate: @nate.knowsfitness
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‍Quotes are the ambassador's own words from their story form, lightly tidied for spelling and punctuation.

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