The Essential All Blackography- Ron Palenski
The Essential All Blackography- Ron Palenski
2017
Hardback, landscape format, colour, 336 pages, excellent condition
Lavish 2017 edition of this indispensable guide to every All Blacks from the very first player - James Allan in 1884 to the crop selected for the All Blacks end-of-year tour in 2016.
A headshot of every player - many in full colour - is accompanied by a potted biography, including all playing statistics. The most comprehensive book on the 1100+ players to have represented New Zealand in rugby ever published.
Also included is a chapter on the evolution of the famous All Blacks jersey and a comprehensive statistical section.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.2% Yes
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21.2% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?
The frustration of seeing a detour sign partway through your journey on the main highways possibly the new way forward when it comes to roadworks.
One of the latest areas to have a section of the road blocked off is State Highway 1 between Putāruru to Tokoroa as part of a massive renewal project that extends down to Waiouru.
Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?