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: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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72.7% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.2% Hmm, maybe?
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11.1% Yes!
Presents and gifts car boot sale
Due to the weather not cooperating, I’ve packed up, but if you are after anything I’ll open my garage on Saturday. Message me for details.
Buy a last minute gift for Christmas, birthdays, weddings, divorces, anniversary’s, housewarming, graduation or just because.
Gifts for all ages.
Electrician needed
Hi. Does anyone know of a good electrician who does not charge the earth. We need a security light disconnected and blocked off. Putting new one in in a different place.
Thanks
Barbara
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