Ulalei’s first tournament victory

Ulalei Suni scored the Ulalei Netball Club’s first ever tournament victory in its 19-year history during King’s Birthday weekend.

The Wainuiomata team won all four of its matches in Netball Hutt Valley’s first King’s Birthday Netball Tournament for Year 7 and 8 players.

Suni started well with a comprehensive 9-2 win against team Little Bosses.

Theirsecond game against Hutt 1 was more challenging but Suni maintained their composure to secure a 4-3 win.

Suni found their rhythm in their final round robin game against Maidstone Kiwi with a resounding 12-2 victory, qualifying for the final.

Their opposition in the grand final was Rangikura K k riki, a team from Porirua that had comprehensive 21-2, 12-4, 28-0 and 18-1 wins in their round robin.

This did not phase the young Suni team as they ground out a 5-3 victory.

Suni management Lagi Moananu, Mel Laban and Lahraine Sagaga were very proud of the young team’s performance at their first tournament stating: “The future of our club is in good hands.”

The King’s Birthday tournament attracted teams from all over the region with multiple grade options available to ensure participation was available for all.

Ulalei Netball Club entered their young Suni team to gain experience in tournament like conditions.

The club held its popular Quiz Night fundraiser at the Wainuiomata Rugby League Rooms on 2 June.

The club had the privilege of having the services of Quiz Master Matauranga Te-Rauna who provided plenty of energy and laughter for the 150 attendees ensuring everyone had a great time.

Ulalei wish to thank table sponsors Tepora Stowers of Professionals, Hans Seupule of Rolco Limited, H pai Fitness, Clive’s Chemist and X-treme Hip Hop for their generous support.

“A huge fa’afetai (thanks) to all the people and businesses that donated towards our amazing raffle and auction prizes,” Sina Tamaalii says.

Quit smoking coaches wanted

By Frank Neill

K kiri Marae is seeking quit coaches for the regional stop smoking service.

The coaches provide support to families/ wh nau who have made the decision to be smoke free.

The service prefers to employ people who have given up smoking, however this is open for discussion.

They need to be vape free and fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Applicants need to have both a full driver’s licence and a clean slate.

K kiri Marae provides full training. For more information or to apply, contact Janice Aldridge on 0800 926 257 or email your CV to janice@kokiri-hauora.org.nz.