Coast Characters


Samarra Wright – a Coaster

Bruce Smith gets to talk with a brave and motivated South Westland-raised mum.

Samarra Wright has just been diagnosed with the incurable motor neuron disease. She talks about her life, her horses and this disease which has ravaged an entire family for over 50 years.

Her strength will be a motivation for all who watch this video that was taken in October 2018.



Samarra Wright – a Coaster