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David Letele | |
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| Born | 9 September 1979 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
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| Organization | Duco Events |
| Notable work | Buttabean Motivation |
| Spouse | Koreen Letele |
| Children | 4 |
| Website | buttabeanmotivation |
David Letele (born 9 September 1979), also known as the Brown Buttabean, is a New Zealand social activist and retired professional boxer and rugby league footballer from Auckland.[1] After retiring, Letele became a motivational speaker. He created his own fitness gym with no equipment, giving out free meals for the homeless and runs a foodbank for people in need.[2][3][4]
- ^ Nogaj, Mark. "The Brown Buttabean Interview". Mens Mag NZ. Archived from the original on 12 May 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ "David 'Brown Buttabean' Letele talks to the Herald about Buttabean Motivation and how it's [sic] members are losing over 100kgs". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ Tahana, Jamie (1 September 2021). "Auckland foodbank working day and night to meet demand". RNZ. Retrieved 9 November 2021.
- ^ "'It doesn't feel as close to home': South Aucklanders feel prepared but wary". Spinoff. Retrieved 9 November 2021.