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Waikare Sports Club Bay of Islands Waikare is a fairly isolated Maori community in the Bay of Islands. The Waikare Sports Club was organised 18 months ago as a youth club, but its scope was soon extended to cater for the adults in the community also. The only local source of entertainment apart from church and school activities, the club has four main activities which are held in rotation throughout the year: indoor games, indoor bowls, table tennis and darts, and Maori culture. There are also seasonal sports such as football and baseball. Community projects are also undertaken. Club evenings are held every Friday, and every second Wednesday and Saturday. At the moment the club is preparing for a New Year's Maori Concert to be held in the Russell Town Hall. President: Rev. Brian Olsen. Deputy-president: Mr Wes Toi. Secretary-treasurer: Mr Hiwa King. Assistant secretary: Mrs G. Heriora. Committee: Mrs G. George, Mrs W. Williams, Mrs F. King, Mr T. Williams, Rev. B. Olsen.

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Te Ao Hou, December 1965, Page 41

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Waikare Sports Club Bay of Islands Te Ao Hou, December 1965, Page 41

Waikare Sports Club Bay of Islands Te Ao Hou, December 1965, Page 41

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