Laser apprentice, Joshua Greening reaching the heights of his sport

In everything Joshua Greening tackles, he strives to do his very best.

It is no surprise that he was named as a Flaxmere Hero for the month of September, with his long list of accolades to his name.

"It means quite a bit just growing up here. I've been here all my life. It means quite a bit to me."

At just 19, he is an apprentice electrician who works part-time for Laser Electrical Hastings, all while juggling up to 22 hours of swimming and gym a week.