New Zealand Woman’s Weekly

Dave finds his treasure ‘I HAVE MY LIFE BACK’

Surviving the elements – and his competitors – to take out the Treasure Island:

Fans v Faves crown will be hard work for former radio producer Dave Ward.

But as he looks back on his life, tackling mind games pales in comparison to his brutal battle with depression.

“The toughest challenge I’ve faced is the pressure I put on myself and the depression that came with it,” tells the 45-year-old. “I got bitten by the black dog really bad.”

A few years ago, Dave, who works as a terminal supervisor at Port Nelson,

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