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Goodbye to booze

28/3/2014

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By LAUREN PRIESTLEY
Source: Harbour News

 A century-old club is breaking new ground by going cold turkey this year.
Richmond Rovers Rugby League & Sports Club, based at Grey Lynn Park, has been alcohol-free since March 17.

"We're basically promoting this as a sports club, not a drinking club," chairman Gus Fepuleai says.

"It's about forward thinking and trying to get alcohol right away from our kids. We've got to change that culture of drinking and sports that's been around forever."

The decision was made because of issues with drinking in Grey Lynn Park where antisocial behaviour, noise and litter have been the subject of frequent complaints from neighbours in the past three years, he says.

The club wants to bring the focus back to sport.

"Rugby league has been copping the stick for a long time and it's about time we're doing something positive.

"Someone has to take the lead. It's our performance on the field that is important and looking after the welfare of our players, kids and community."

The club will lose revenue from the bar but will save money by not needing to hire additional staff and extra security at the premises, Mr Fepuleai says.

Grey Lynn Residents Association chairman Dan Salmon says the decision to remove alcohol is a brave one.

The sports club has been working hard to foster relationships with other organisations in the area as well as the park's neighbours, he says.

"I think it's a big and bold step they've made to try and address those issues.

"I really hope they get support from the community and the club for doing it. It's definitely something to watch and hopefully other sports clubs around the country might follow."

Waitemata Local Board deputy chairwoman Pippa Coom says the club has made the decision with its future in mind.

"It's really courageous that they've done it. I know it is a difficult decision for them but I personally think they've really done the right thing."

Mr Fepuleai says the board is also pushing for new facilities at the Grey Lynn Park site and is starting a two to five-year business plan to increase membership with the aim of keeping Richmond going for the next 100 years.

The club wants to take part in the Grey Lynn Park Festival this year and will focus on selling healthy drinks and food at the clubrooms, he says.

"It's about the values and letting the kids know what is right and what is wrong.

"You can access alcohol anywhere. What's the big deal with not having it right in front of our kids' faces?"

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New jersey naming rights sponsor for Richmond Premiers team

27/5/2013

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Richmond Rovers Rugby league is proud to announce that Auckland’s premier early child hood care has a 2013 jersey sponsor by the business name of; Mataliki Education Care Centre.

Mataliki believe a Tokelau language is to be spoken, the culture to be encouraged, nurtured, and also for our children to retain the value of Christian principles, has come on board as the Premier grade jersey naming rights sponsor for this 2013 season.

“We’re really excited about this new relationship” said Gus Fepuleai, Richmond Rover’s club chairman. “The Premier team is currently leading the Sharman Cup competition after nine games and the club as a whole is evolving with junior and senior player participation at the Richmond club on the rise. We look forward to continuing our form and with Mataliki in support of our Premier club team we believe our club will get to the next level –the Fox Memorials shield competition in 2014.”

Fepuleai continued. “The support from our other business raffle sponsors is very much appreciated and we all wish Richmond Premier Coach Ming Mafoe and his coaching staff and management team a very successful year”.

Mataliki has it education centre in Mangere, Auckland and provides a complete child care centre.

 “Mataliki and Richmond Rovers Rugby league club have a long standing relationship; not only in terms of support for our Premier grade team jersey sponsorship, but through contribution to some of our club players from the Premiers and 2012 Premier 2nds Champions Tokes (Tokelaun team). Such players include outside back DeBarres who was “impressive in his 2013 debut for the Premier team last weekend against New Lynn Stags”, Molly Foai, Richmond Premier’s Manager explained.

“The purpose of Mataliki is to develop the individuality of all children are respected and recognized therefore we endeavor as educators to implement the curriculum of Te Whaariki to plan our programme according to the child's needs”. Administrator Lita (Foai) Foai said “We believe Mataliki Tokelau Akoga Kamata is the extension of the child's family, helping them to feel a sense of belonging and their safety and well-being is well cared for and protected”.

Richmond Rovers Rugby league is also proud to announce Internationally recognized up-and-coming dance academy Saints Junior Dance Academy as the 2013 jersey sponsor for the Richmond Premier 1st grade team.

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Nominate a Richmond Local Hero

16/4/2013

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Waitemata Good Citizen's Awards 2013
Wanted! Local heroes of all ages who volunteer their time to help make the Waitemata area a great place to live.

The Waitemata Local Board has decided to recognise community volunteers young and old with the Waitemata Good Citizen's Awards 2013, culminating in a presentation evening at the Auckland Town Hall on Thursdau 30 May.

Community Volunteer Awards:
Held once a term, these awards have been established to recognise and reward
1. Individuals who volunteer their time for community benefit.
2. Youth who volunteer their time for community benefit (for nominees 24 years of age and under).
3. Not-for-profit organisations who volunteer their time for community benefit and/or provide a platform for individuals to volunteer their time.

The awards will be accorded to individuals and groups whose contributions have been recognised to benefit the communities within the local board area.

Nominations may be drawn from, but not restricted to, the following sectors:
1. Arts, Culture and Heritage.
2. Education - including adult, tertiary and community.
3. Environment and Beautification.
4. Social and Community, including health and social service.
5. Sport, Fitness and Leisure.
6. Faith based institutions running programmes for benefit of the wider community.

Nominations must be made on the official nomination form or online and to reach the Waitematā Local Board Office by 5pm on 19 April 2013.

See below for more information:
Awards Criteria and Information.
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NOMINATE YOUR LOCAL HEROES HERE
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Waitangi Day: Richmond Working Bee

15/2/2013

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEAN UP OF YOUR RICHMOND ROVERS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB 
The next Richmond Working bee date: Waitangi Day, Wednesday 6th February 2013.

The following needs to be done ASAP. If you are able to assist with a contact person who may be able to help or if you would like to volunteer yourself then please get in touch with us.

1.   Materials, 4x2 & many other lengths need to be sourced
2.   Particle sheets to block up Changing Room Windows
3.   Nails
4.   Staples to be removed from building exterior - need pliers
5.   Railings to be fixed
6.   Guttering to be fixed
7.   Roof to be fixed
8.   Rubbish, Glass & Leaves to be removed
9.   Canteen- Concertina Window to sourced and be reinserted
10.  Main Hall Windows to be replaced with Colonial Style Doors
11.  Water Blasting of outside club/concrete
12.  Gardens
13.  Security Lights
14.  Changing Rooms/Lighting
15.  Showers
Plus any other notable repairs!!!

Could we all please  follow up all our contacts, friends and families for the next Richmond Working Bee. Target Tradesmen please and advise them to please bring their equipment with them or any donated materials would be most appreciated. We are still looking for Ply/Particle Board as well as lengths of 4x3 etc for Railings plus nails and what ever else building materials are needed.

IF OVERSEAS & WANTING TO HELP OUT
If you would like to assist and you are overseas your best way to assist would be to join the 100 CLUB. Click here for more info on how you can help by becoming a 100 CLUB member.

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THROW DOWN UPDATE

25/1/2013

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Richmond Prems  THROWDOWN is all good to go with x12 teams all registered and amping. A BIG  THANK YOU to all those supporting the cause and looking foward to the Richmond  Pride being pushed to its potential on Feb 16th.

We also want to thank those Richmond Junior Teams, and other Sports teams/clubs who were willing to support the cause. Our Priority was first & foremost our RICHMOND SENIORS. Hopefully later down the track prior to the Season commencing we can organise another event.

Below are the teams who will be competing. Team Captains, I would strongly recommend bringing your team every Sat mornings to the Senior Pre Season camp, 7am, Les Mills-CrossFit HPU (Victoria St). This will allow an insight into the types of exercises expected, as the programme and rules will only be given out on the day of Event by Mark Michaels (Prems Head trainer).

1.    Richmond Roses,
2.    Richmond Uso.s,
3.    Richmond Ali'is,
4.    Richmond  Tokes,
5.    Richmond U/20's,
6.    Tag Samoa Open Mens
7.    Tag Samoa  Mixed,
8.    Richmond Prems/Resvs,
9.    Richmond Prems/Resvs,
10.   Ricmond Prems/Resvs,
11.  Richmond Prems/Resvs,
12.   Richmond  Prems/Resvs

*REMINDERS*
- Competing Teams Need to be  @ Les Mills Car Park 0630am for De-Brief
- Please have Team Rego Fee to Molly  (team manager) before Feb 9th. $40 per team.
- Richmond Throwdown Games will  commence @ 7am sharp.
- We strongly encourage to bring your families and  teams for support. Any children, Please DO NOT let them run around Venue for  safety reason's.
- Each team to provide their own Water,
- Bring Work Out  Towel & Runners,

* VERY IMPORTANT*
- Team Captains, this will be a WORK OUT session, so please make sure your Players have no serious medical conditions or injuries. Its a team building event, lets have some serious fun with out any issues.

"Richmond THROWDOWN Programme"
0630am - Team(s) debrief
0700am - Games commence
0800am - Games finish (Prize giving)
0830am - Sausage Sizzle & Light Refreshments @ Victoria Park (playground area)

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RICHMOND WEIGHT RESTRICTED GRADES NOW AVAILABLE

14/1/2013

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In 2013, the Richmond Rovers rugby league club hope to cater to all our junior and senior members. Auckland Rugby League have confirmed the following grades and weight. For more information please contact us. Click here to read here.

Grade Weight Allowance (Up to)
U/6 Restricted 25 Kgs
U/7 Restricted 30 Kgs
U/8 Restricted 35 Kgs
U/9 Restricted 40 Kgs
U/10-11 Restricted 47 Kgs
U/12-13 Restricted 60 Kgs
U/14-15 Restricted 70 Kgs
U/16-17 Restricted 80 Kgs
Colts Restricted (18-20) 85 Kgs
Open Age Restricted 85 Kgs
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TOKES WIN PREMIER 2ND CHAMPIONSHIP

3/9/2012

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A historic win over 2012 local derby rivals, the Mt Albert Lions is what got the Richmond Tokelauns a solid win. The Richmonds Premier 2nd championship Tokes team had gone up against the Mt Albert Lions twice and had come away licking its wounds in 2012 however it was the Tokes who had the last laugh after a convincing win at Cornwall park on Saturday 1 September.
 Congratulations to the Bernard Vaihu coached team as they have gone back to back Premier 2nd Championship champions. ALL DAY TOKIES!!!

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