REALiTY

Last weekend was the Delamere Cup, this weekend it's the Muriwai Tournament, colloquilly known as the Pa Wars.

An annual sporting extravaganza of netball and rugby attracting up to 5000 people. Teams come home to Opotiki from throughout the motu and rekindle their whanau links, celebrate their hapu and try to win the ultimate prize of becoming supreme champions for the year.

Individual marae co-ordinate their hapu, and participants are aware of the mantle of mana given to them in representing their tribe. And their ardent supporters are very vocal in lifting the spirit of the competitors.

I am sure it is becoming very apparant that we are a very active town, there is always something happening.

Up and coming events include the Motu Challenge and the Trolley Derby.

Don't be a couch potato. Participate and enjoy the fringe benefits of living in a smaller, rural community, you will always find something do.