1929 days ago

Rugby struggles represent the changing face of Petone

Reporter Community News

It’s been 15 years since Petone won the region’s top footy competition, the Jubilee Cup. Petone has been the most successful premier team in the competition’s history with 24 outright and two shared titles dating back to 1929.

Petone has historically been the region’s industrial heartland and former All Blacks captain and club stalwart, Andy Leslie, says it was the tough, working-class population that once dominated their playing roster.

The nearby railway workshops and Ford Motor Company plant, Gear meatworks, Unilever and Todd Motors were all major employers through the club’s heyday – between 1967 and 1971 Petone won the Jubilee Cup five years on the trot.

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Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

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Speed limits around NaeNae

Susan from Naenae

Hi Neighbors, Just a heads up, I have just received a $170 fine for driving at 50km on Rata Street Naenae on a SUNDAY Morning. I wrote to NZTA pointing out and sending in a photo of sign stating that it was 30km on school days between those hours, but they said that the whole of Rata Street and some surrounding streets are 30km 24/7 and have been for over a year. Did I miss this been advised by council? Always good to be informed. Merry Christmas to all

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Create a Stunning Stain Feature Wall with Resene Colorwood

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