Waipu | Kilts and Rugby, and the Kiwi Way

Summary taken from Plan My Play – NZ events webszite
Julie – Editor – Friday, July 09, 2010 Read whole article here
- thanks Julie for coming up!

Rocking up to the Waipu Rugby Club, hearing the ‘Chicken Dance’ blasting from the loudspeakers, perhaps I can be forgiven when I raise an eyebrow or two. Seeing a spritely bunch of Golden Oldiers run on to the field in kilts? Well, that makes me a wee bit vocal.

Here I am. No, I’m not wearing tartan, nor a beanie (*damn* because it’s icy and my ears are feeling it) and my toes are freezing in my boots. For some reason I’m fending off probing questions about my camera. Am I Press? Not in the traditional sense, no.

I am delighted to be at Caledonian Park, that’s all that matters. I’m at the centrepiece for all important things Scottish to the Waipu locals, to witness the long awaited grudge match of Waipu vs Whangarei Golden Oldies game.

I am so very happy. What a crowd, what a town…smack on Tartan Week *bingo*.

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