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Congratulations ...

to Manu Katene for his hole in one on the 14th hole on Sunday 23rd January. Well done!

New Zealand Maori National Tournament - Rotorua

January 8th - 13th

Friday 13 January

Despite a great effort, Te Rongopai Clay lost out in the final of the Senior Women Division.

But Te Wetini Amaru Tibble managed to win his division in the Senior Mens

Well done to all who completed and good golfing next year!

Thursday 12 January

Congratulations to Te Rongopai Clay who has made it through to the finals in the Senior Women Division.

We all wish her the best on Friday as she attempts to defend her title!

Tuesday 10 January

Scores so far:

Cruize Wawatai qualified 15th and Ngamanu Clay 17th in the Senior Men division

Te Rongopai Clay 3rd and Vicki Bradford 14th in Senior Women division

Well done!

Sunday 8 January

Good luck to all of our members and whanau who are participating in the annual Maori National Tournament in Rotorua this week.

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