Hope after cancer for top scholarship winner

John, who received his reward from Governor General Cynthia Kiro, was praised by the selection panel for achievements in the face of significant challenges.

John’s family has been with him every step of the way. From left, George, Craig, Carla, John, Lisa and Anna.

John Taylor has been declared six months cancer-free, a huge development for the Mahurangi College graduate whose battle with a rare form of melanoma sparked significant community support for his close-knit Warkworth family.

The scan results confirming the news on December 4 came at the end of a whirlwind few days for the ...

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