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Lyndsey Davis

Originally from the fishing town of Grimsby in the UK, Lyndsey’s wrangled cattle in the outback, danced on bars and built successful businesses.

She's never been afraid to back herself, work hard and take an opportunity.

For the latest in our Import series, we meet a woman whose philosophy is straightforward: "Just give it a bloody good go and you'll never regret that."

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Nick Murney

Christchurch based Nick Murney started life in Waimate, school was tough but once he realised he wasn’t “stupid” nothing’s held him back.

He credits the benefits of adversity with his business success - and he still wears his wallaby on this heart.

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