Sky Tower 10th Birthday

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Sky Tower as seen from the living room of the house that came second in our shortlist.

The sky tower is 10 today (03/08/07 )so we headed into to town to take advantage of ‘children free’ and $5 (£2) for adults deal to enter the Sky tower At 328m high it is the tallest man-made structure in the Southern Hemisphere. The tower is part of the SkyCity casino and hotel complex.  Continue reading

Brecon RFC Former Players Overseas Social Club – New Zealand Branch

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Inaugural meeting of the Brecon RFC (NZ Branch)

La Zeppa  was the venue for the inaugural meeting of Brecon RFC Former Players Overseas Social Club – New Zealand Branch (BRFCFPOSCNZB) with about ¼ of the Brecon RFC’s 2003-2004 1st XV present.  Continue reading

Under 85kg Rugby

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Yours truly at the end of College Rifles Bullers v Teachers Easter in the Auckland under 85Kg Grade Rugby Plate final.

Amongst the items I shipped to NZ are my rugby boots. Despite my 37 years of age I clearly must have intended to play rugby while in NZ.

So I head to College Rifles rugby club, the nearest club to the house as far as I am aware, and  one of three ‘white’ rugby  clubs (I’m informed) in Auckland.

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