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June 2014

Hurricanes get a kick from lending a hand

05 Jun 2014, Community & Sponsorship, Industry Updates

Wellington’s Aotea College kids enjoy the perks of winning the Hurricanes ‘Lend a Helping Hand’ 2013 initiative.

While the Canes’ on-field goal for 2014 is the Investec Super Rugby playoffs, its off-field focus continues to be helping the local community, with support from PlaceMakers.

In May, Hurricanes players and representatives from PlaceMakers Porirua visited Wellington Aotea College to check out its revamped
sports pavilion, which was funded by the ‘Lend a Helping Hand’ initiative.

Initiated by the Hurricanes in 2012, when they helped give Porirua’s Rangikura Primary School goal posts for its rugby field, last year the team decided to partner with PlaceMakers.

“We assisted in choosing the winner from several school group and charity entries, and supplied the building materials,” said PlaceMakers Porirua owner operator Boyd Kenna. “It’s a great initiative to be a part of and the schoolis really happy with the outcome.”

The ‘Lend a Helping Hand’ partners provided new Suntuf corrugated roofing, as well as the building and painting work. The Hurricanes were pleased to see the completed pavilion and even got to experience the renovated facility by running the students through some skills and drills during their visit!

Meanwhile, the Hurricanes are putting in plenty of hard work on the field to meet the challenge of another tough season. With an impressive number of wins already under their belt, and the team appearing to rediscover their form and style, it could be the year for the Capital’s team!

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