New Zealand

Crossbow hunting in New Zealand

qooler — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:00:49 +0000

Gee whiz! You have a ripping chance to shoot! Crossbow hunting in New Zealand is quite a proper capture for real adventurers. It’s a legal activity in the country. Arrow hunting is one of the most popular lures among comers. Frankly speaking, there is no certain season for chase. Hunting is carried out all year-round. To avoid unexpected problems one should contact The Department of Conservation. Maybe the first raising question is about implement. How to choose a matched crossbow without headache?

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Asia Luxury Travel Market in Shanghai 18-21 June 2007

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:06:57 +0000

Matthew Upchurch, Managing Director of Virtuoso, an invitation-only network of luxury travel arrangers will present on the future of luxury travel, while a presentation which gives insights into the mindset of China’s newly emerging high net worth individuals will be given by Rupert Hoogewerf, Director of the Hurun Report.

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Giving Thanks

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:06:40 +0000

This week is Volunteer Awareness Week, for us a time to acknowledge all the volunteers who give their time to make a difference to basketball in New Zealand.

Basketball New Zealand relies on volunteers to deliver our programmes, tournaments and events, and it is with gratitude that we recognise those who have contributed to basketball in all areas of the game.

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Through Good Times & Bad

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:06:31 +0000

With time running out on U Park It Waikato Pistonsâ unsuccessful comeback bid against NBL champions Easy LPG Bay Hawks in March, coach Murray McMahon subs in one of his favourite players.

He needs a very specific job done â foul the ball handler, put them on the free throw line quickly and regain possession. Itâs not a glamorous task, but it must be performed in such a way that it doesnât look intentional, even though everyone in the gym (including referees) knows it is.

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BBNZ Level One Coaching Course

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:06:11 +0000

Cromwell, July 14/15
hosted by Central Otago Basketball

Presenter â Eric Rees

Course cost $60

Contact Maude OâConnell, Secretary COBA, on maude.cojb@ihug.co.nz for registration form and further information.

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Women’s Tournament Scrapped

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:06:08 +0000

Basketball New Zealand has had to pull the plug on the Womenâs National Basketball Invitational after two of the four teams withdrew at late notice.

The two round-robin tournaments were designed to provide Kiwi women with another high level of competition after the Womenâs Basketball League ended this month. They were scheduled to start this weekend.

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Crowe Signs To Oz

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:06:07 +0000

Waikato Pistons import guard Jason Crowe has been snapped up by Australian National Basketball League franchise Gold Coast Blaze.

However, the standout performer for the Pistons has indicated he will return to play a second season for Waikato.

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IHG appoints New Director of National Sales Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:06:53 +0000

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed Anne Gill as director of national sales Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific, responsible for the group’s national sales team that drives business to InterContinental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn hotels across the region.

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Pacific Blue launches New Zealand Carbon Offset Program

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:06:52 +0000

John Bartlett said, “Our sister airline Virgin Blue led the way in Australia earlier this year when it became the first airline in the world to introduce a Government certified carbon offset program, and we’re very pleased to officially launch our own program for New Zealand.

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Breakers On Maori TV

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:06:52 +0000

The Harvey Norman NZ Breakers are thrilled a move to “free to air” television will give more New Zealanders the opportunity to view home matches live on TV.

All 15 of the Breakersâ Thursday night home games in the 2007/2008 Philips Championship, starting on September 20 and finishing on February 7, will be broadcast live by Maori Television.

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