Vol.22 No. 18 September 22, 2011 Published every Thursday Fortnight Phone and Fax 761-7016 A/H 761-8206 for Advertising and Editorial email:
[email protected] ISSN 1171-0624 Inside... Welcome to Opunake Nine members of the United States Eagles Rugby team were welcomed with a powhiri at Opunake High School and were then entertained by excited students from Opunake Primary School and Kapa Haka. OHS Cheerleaders gave the Andrew Little, speaking guests a rousing reception after at Okato, promises to be a strong voice in Parlia- which the entire school joined in ment. See page 7. an iconic haka which proved a favourite with the visiting players. Senior students later dined with the Americans before challenging them to a (mince) pie eating contest which the Opunake team won convincingly. Senior pupils Rebecca Heemi, Troy Whitehead and Ross Lilley then took USA players Inaki A review of the book on Basauri and Colin Hawley to St the Kahui twins tragic Josephs School to sign death, page 9. autographs, pose for photos and have a run around with the school’s rugby and netball teams. It was heady stuff and a day the students and perhaps their visitors will never forget. See centre pages The morning after defeating the Russia 13-6, the USA World Cup team ventured down the Coast and thrilled young fans with paid visit to Opunake High School. Deputy Head Girl Hinepounamu Rongonui greets American Eagles player Inaki Basauri NZ style. ACT not standing Use it or lose it The Opunake to New period. The Opunake to Plymouth weekly Southlink Hawera run is more viable Peter ...before.