One of the paradoxical things about people in this world is that seemingly the more adversity they suffer, the greater is their inclination to take a positive view on life. … Read More
by Rob Davis One day scientists will have an explanation for Jos de Jongh. Because Jos has achieved what 99.99% (literally!) of us Kiwis fail to achieve … he’s on … Read More
Doug Brown is not sure how he came to be known as ‘Spooky’. It was some time during his 50 years working in the casings and gut house at the … Read More
The VC Cup bowls tournament has been played in Raumati every year since 1987 but has yet to be won by the host club. Hopefully this month that elusive success … Read More
Life changed for the Elmwood Bowling Club after the earthquake in Christchurch in 2011. The September 2010 earthquake had made a bit of a mess of the number one green … Read More
Back in the day, PYE televisions were manufactured in Waihi and Ford Anglias at Seatoun. At the South Canterbury town of Temuka, 15 kilometres north of Timaru, they manufactured Temuka … Read More
Located at the mouth of the Tongariro River where it flows into Lake Taupo, Turangi is regarded as the trout-fishing capital of the world. Just 3,500 people live there. But … Read More
Unlike the Kardashians, the Burnside Bowling Club isn’t just famous for being famous. The club’s got substance. It’s famous for all the facilities, the events and the members it’s had … Read More
When Pip Kiddey and her team of Alyson Roxby, Barbara Mackenzie and Glennis McMillan turned up at the Champion of Champions Fours in Hamilton recently, the other ‘champions’ could be … Read More
Next time you’re at the lookout on Bluff Hill, make sure you pop into the Bluff Hill Bowling Club. However, if the AA sign at the lookout says 1403km to … Read More
