James Wattie’s ‘Olympic’ Champion!
In 1953, 19-year-old Peter Holden, now a resident at James Wattie Village in Havelock North, took home the inaugural Olympic Cup. This led him to a lifelong legacy of equestrian involvement.
Presented to the New Zealand Showjumper of the Year, the Olympic Cup was a first for New Zealand showjumpers. In 1953 Peter competed and won on his mother’s horse Starlight, and again took home the cup in 1957 aboard Rum.
The now 90-year-old recalls the initial competition, which was originally held in Palmerston North.
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Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
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43.6% I want to be able to choose.
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47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
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