{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/6840f38244362f472023b5c6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Honey Hireme‑Smiler: Rugby Icon on Juggling Life, Love & Cancer Care","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/1749360519276-70c41b24-ea8f-4203-8dd4-db919bf074d1.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Honey Hireme-Smiler is one of the greatest rugby players New Zealand has ever produced, across both league and union.</p><p>But Honey Hireme-Smiler is so much more than just a sporting legend.</p><p>She’s a mum, a trailblazer, a role-model, a commentator, a mentor, and an unapologetic force for good.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a small part of the Honey Hireme-Smiler story:&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>+Stories about her most memorable playing moments.&nbsp;Including playing both league and rugby for New Zealand in two different countries in the space of a week</p><p><br></p><p>+The bitter disappointment of not being selected to go to the Olympics then watching the games on TV when her teammates won silver.</p><p><br></p><p>+Her journey from self-described town bully to head girl during her high school years.</p><p><br></p><p>+Her reflections on nursing her mum during her brief battle with cancer.</p><p><br></p><p>There's also lots of fun, light moments too- including a very awkward story about meeting Prince Harry at Buckingham palace!</p><p><br></p><p>Honey is the real deal.&nbsp;She was a savage on the field.&nbsp;But off the field she is softly spoken, intelligent, articulate, kind, loyal and hilarious.&nbsp;This was the first time we met, and I felt like she was an old friend.&nbsp;</p><p>***</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to Generate for sponsoring this episode.</p><p><br></p><p>What do you see yourself doing in retirement? Think as ambitious as you like!&nbsp;Moving to the beach? Exploring the world flying business class? Staying local and spending more time with friends and family?</p><p><br></p><p>Whatever your dream, there’s one big question —how much will it cost?- that’s why choosing a KiwiSaver provider with strong long-term performance matters.</p><p>Generate is an award-winning KiwiSaver provider with a track record of delivering strong long-term returns.&nbsp;You can check out their latest returns for yourself on their website. Because the choices you make today will shape the retirement you’ll have tomorrow.</p><p><br></p><p>Start planning now—Book a chat with an adviser at</p><p>https://www.generatewealth.co.nz/dom/</p><p><br></p><p>The issuer of the scheme is Generate Management Limited. To see their Product disclosure statement go to their website.&nbsp;Past performance does not guarantee future returns.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>**The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guests and may not reflect the views of the show sponsors**</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Dom Harvey"}