Just Avocados has recently formed a sponsorship partnership with Luuka Jones, New Zealand's top female canoe slalom paddler who is a two time Olympian and Rio 2016 Olympic contender.

Born and raised in Tauranga, Luuka is a huge fan of avocados and the nutrient dense fruit is a vital part of her diet.

New Zealand's top female canoe slalom paddler Luuka Jones has her sights set on the Rio Olympics.

'Excellent nutrition is a huge part of being an elite athlete and an area I am really passionate about. I love avocados because contain so many vital nutrients, are delicious and can be eaten anytime with any meal,” says Luuka, who represented New Zealand at the Beijing and London Olympics.

Luuka will act as 'brand Ambassador” for Just Avocados and be part of its promotional campaign during her time back in the Bay between September and April.

Currently Luuka is based in Nottingham and is competing in World Cup events across Europe in preparation for the World Championships in London, which doubles as the Olympic qualifier event.

'Every day is an opportunity to be better and every day that is my goal. This year is about refining my routines and processes so I can be sitting on the start line of the Rio Olympics having left nothing to chance and nothing behind.

'There's no easy way to get to the top. It takes a lot of patience to be constantly critiquing and challenging myself in order to get better.”

A Business student at Massey University, Luuka is a full time athlete supported by High Performance Sport NZ, as well as an Olympic Ambassador and 'What's up Kids?” helpline Ambassador.

You can keep up with Luuka's progress on her website: www.luukajones.com