19 February 2024
Ten teams competed in the WPA Regional Women's Triples at Wanganui East Pétanque Club on Saturday 10th February 2024.
The trophy winners were Shirley Macdonald, Michelle Maxwell & Ann Hogg. Runners up were Leanne Bartrum, Michelle Corney & Sheryl Parslow.
19 February 2024
Upper Hutt's second defence was away against Naenae on Saturday, 10th February 2024.
Derek Worsley (Upper Hutt) was up against Paul Haines (Naenae) in the singles. In the two games before lunch it was honours even with the first game going Derek's way 13/4. Paul came back in the next game with a 13/7 win.
Adrienne Gwerder and Mary Khalil (Upper Hutt) were up against Michael Rocks and Lee Matthewman (Naenae) in the doubles. The first game was close, won by Michael and Lee 13/10. In the second game Michael shot a number of Mary and Adrienne's good points, Naenae winning 13/0.
Mary and Adrienne were keen to complete their third round match so, with agreement from their opponents, went straight into the third round. In a remarkable comeback Mary and Adrienne won 13/11.
The triples team of Brian Smith, Dave Gwerder and Moises Burgos (Upper Hutt) were up against Peter Van Heusden, Dave Marrison and Clive Williams (Naenae). Upper Hutt battled their way to two closely fought wins before lunch, 13/11 and 13/10.
At lunch break the score was 4/3 to Upper Hutt. They needed one more win to retain the trophy.
Dave, Brian and Moises won their final match with a strong result 13/6. Derek also won his match 13/9 a short time earlier thus clinching the result. This gave Upper Hutt an overall win of 6/3.
Upper Hutt's third defence is at home against Manawatu.
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21 February 2024
Sixteen teams competed in the WPA Regional Triples at Horowhenua Pétanque Club on Saturday February 17th.
The trophy was won by Adrienne Gwerder, Mary Khalil and Dave Gwerder. Runners up were Debbie Butler, Cheryl Juno and Wendy Lawson.
28 February 2024
Forty eight players took part in the 5th annual Hospice Charity Tournament hosted by Naenae Pétanque Club on Saturday 3rd February 2024.
A great day was had by all and thanks to the wonderful efforts by the Naenae Pétanque Club members, a great prize pool was available.
Several raffles were run as well as auctions and blind auctions.
The total amount raised for the Te Omanga Hospice was $2,387.40. A record amount for this tournament.
Prizes were awarded to the top eight with Dan Harawira, Silverstream taking out top prize.
The Hospice Charity Tournament for 2025 will be hosted by Upper Hutt Pétanque Club.
28 February 2024
It is with immense sadness that I advise Wellington Pétanque Clubs that Steve Frampton passed away today (Wednesday 28 February).
Steve had transferred from Wellington Hospital to the Mary Potter Hospice a week and a half ago.
On behalf of Wellington Pétanque, I have passed on our condolences to Brian and his family.
Those who knew Steve well will know that he was a very private person and as per his wishes his funeral will be family only.
Steve will leave a huge void in both Kapiti Pétanque and Wellington Pétanque.
On a personal note, I will miss Steve very much, both as a friend, a team member and as a tough competitor on the piste.
Kevin McFadgen - WPA President