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November 16th 2008
Taupo is south of Hamilton and situated in the centre of the North Island and a very popular tourist attraction, which bosts one of the best lakes in the world (Lake Taupo). Taupo in the past has experienced a lot of volcanic action, which has created the stunning scenic views around the town. I was there for 3 days with the Waikato Valley Cricket team, the representative side for our area, playin ... read more

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more

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Ben Bridgen

After completing uni it is time for me to settle down and start to look for a career. Instead I have decided to pack my bags and travel for 6 months. Flying out on the 29th September 2008 my first call is New Zealand. Here I will be playing and coaching cricket for 6 months for Hinuera CC based in Matamata. My role is simply to coach on a Friday night and play cricket on a Saturday for Hinuera, and then two nights of coaching for a ‘Have a Go Cricket’ Programme called Milo Cricket. Matamata is situated 40 minutes east of Hamilton and central to most popular tourist towns and coasts. The town... full info

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