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 mangakahiasportscomplex@gmail.com

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