hook n bang newsletter may 2016
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Quarterly newsletter for annual hunting & fishing competition held in Northland, New ZealandTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to the first issue of the Mangakahia Hook n Bang
newsletter.
It is intended to publish this several times a year highlighting
points of interest and providing key information.
What is the Hook ‘n’ Bang competition?
Hook n Bang is an annual hunting & fishing team competition.
Each team can comprise up to 5 team members and competes
across five species – duck, goat, boar, snapper, pheasant. 4 of
the 5 species must be presented for weigh in to be eligible for
competition points.
The competition is co-ordinated by the Mangakahia Community
and Sports Complex but is very much a community event with
significant involvement from Titoki Playcentre, Poroti Tavern &
Poroti Outdoors Club.
Mangakahia Hook ‘n’ Bang Newsletter
Volume 1 - Issue 1
May 2016
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Weigh In May 2016
The 2016 Hook n Bang competition was held from May 19th to
21st with weigh in held on the final day at Poroti Tavern.
We had 15 teams registered this year and despite some
variable weather conditions during the competition, 11 teams
presented game for weigh in. There was considerable review
and discussion by teams and supporters as each new set of
game was weighed in and displayed….many tales were traded
and no doubt there were several winners that only just got away
during the hunt & fish …………
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And the 2016 winner is …..
Then after the last goat horn was measured and the last boar
was weighed and the points were counted ….
Parakao Pissahs – 1st
place – 312 points
The final results – congratulations to all teams
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Prizegiving 21st May 2016
And then it was time for the teams and supporters to come
together and celebrate. A few beers, a lot of laughs, and great
camaraderie… plus a few presentations to make ….
Parakao Pissahs – Supreme Team
(L-R) Jayson Daniels, Ard Schraag, Toby
McLennan, Riki Schraag, Dave Lefever
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There was only one contender for the Hard Luck prize this year
and it is a heart breaking story.
Weigh in was between 2pm to 4 pm on the final day of
competition. Some teams were already waiting for weigh in to
begin and during the 2 hour window a couple of teams
voluntarily withdrew from the weigh in.
However, at 3:55 pm there was still no sign of Naughty North,
who had been prize winners in previous years. 4 pm passed
and weigh in was officially closed.
At 4:02 pm Naughty North arrived ….so close but sadly ineligible for weigh in and competition points……..
So the Hard Luck prize was awarded to Naughty
North for being 2 minutes late
But credit due to Naughty North who showed great
sportsmanship and stayed on to celebrate with the other teams.
I’m sure we will see this team again next year.
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A special mention goes out to our fabulous MC – Philippa
Thornton - who kept the prizegiving fun and lively
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Sponsors & Supporters
The participation of the teams is a key factor to the success of
this event. Additionally, the generosity and contribution of our
sponsors and supporters is significant and we thank all for their
continued involvement.
Major Sponsors
Greg Sowry Contracting
Alexander Ag
The Poroti Tavern
Minor Sponsors
Dargaville Honda
JL & SL Bazil Painters
Kevin Trumper Electrical Ltd
Maungatapere Transport Ltd
McLennan Groundspread Ltd
TM & L Goodwin Diggers Contractors
Paul & Kim Neumann
Russell Collinson
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Product Sponsors / Supporters
Cates Brothers Ltd
Debbie Neeley
Emma McLean
Farm Source
Farmlands
Gavins Honey
Hirepool
Hunting & Fishing
Jay Galbraith
Lion Breweries
Mangakahia Gardening Club
Mangakahia Group Fitness
Mangakahia Lions Club
Mangakahia Rugby Club
Mangakahia Soccer Club
Mangakahia Squash Club
Maungatapere GAS Station
Pet Essentials
Poroti Outdoors Club
Titoki Playcentre
Tyrepower
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Final Word
And finally, a huge thank you from your Hook n
Bang Committee to all the teams, sponsors,
supporters & volunteers who have made this
such a great event. We look forward to joining
you all again for the 2017 competition.
Hook n Bang Committee
Rowena Butterworth-Boord
Trina Cowie
Sharon Morgan
Andrea Honeybun
Sylvia Tito
Lucinda McBeth
Michelle Ruddell
Leah Noakes
Shannon Beeston
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For updates & information
Visit www.mangakahiacomplex.org.nz
Email [email protected]
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