LORNA SUBRITZKY

What inspired you to support Mercy Hospice’s Bucket List campaign?

I think Mercy Hospice does a phenomenal job providing free support for the terminally ill and their families alike – and as I’ve just turned 50, which has caused me to take stock of my life, I am all about life being for living!

What’s on your bucket list and why?

I’m pretty lucky in that I’ve already ticked off many of my personal and professional goals. I guess my remaining items mainly involve travel to new places. This year, I’m heading to Nepal and I hope to get to Venice before too long. I visited Italy 15 years ago but missed Venice. Since then, I have developed an obsession with Murano art glass and I’d love to visit the glassmakers there. I also want to get back to England – I left there 44 years ago and have never returned! – and take a cruise around the Greek islands, somewhere I’ve never been. Japan makes the list too. Then there’s Las Vegas. I’m planning a trip for a friend’s 50th birthday in two years’ time and I’m already excited!

Reflecting back, what have you already ticked off your bucket list that has given you the most joy?

That’s a tough one! Getting married to my darling on our favourite beach in Rarotonga with only our children and parents beside us has to be right up there. That day was exquisite from start – a couples’ spa treatment – to finish – a candlelit Champagne dinner for us all on the sand

after a spectacular sunset.

What are you hoping that 2018 will bring to you?

Finding peace by putting some negative stuff behind me. Also, good health, new adventures, love and laughter. More time with my beloved family and friends. A fantastic start to my second half-century!

Do you have a message or wish for New Zealanders reading this story?

Life is short – it’s important to always do that which makes you happy.