Comments on: Pipped at the post

By: Glutaemus Maximus

Glutaemus Maximus — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:41:39 +0000

I think it will mirror the final of the World Cup in 2011.

By: baxter

baxter — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:43:16 +0000

Aussie next year for most of them I guess.

By: pushmepullu

pushmepullu — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:41:08 +0000

If only these guys had had a bit more support from the government… but the government is way too interested in handing out tax dollars to go-nowhere dole bludgers than aspiring and intelligent young men and women. The fact that one of them is a National party leader’s daughter couldn’t have helped – I wouldn’t be surprised if these poor kids are giving the going over at customs on their return. Sadly we can no long er say we live in a state where the rule of law is respected.

By: PhilBest

PhilBest — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:46:31 +0000

Another group of talented NZ youngsters who don’t get the local recognition they deserve for their successes on the world stage, are our youth and high school level “choirs”. We are world-beaters.

By: francis

francis — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:49:42 +0000

A great result especially since theirs would have been a VERY difficult proposition to argue!

By: first time caller

first time caller — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:23:09 +0000

That’s fantastic. I want to be one of those parents too…Maria is a seriously talented young woman. The team will all go far in life with these skills.

By: David Farrar

David Farrar — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:12:57 +0000

I suspect one day Maria will not be known as Bill’s daughter, but Bill will be known as Maria’s father

By: Neil

Neil — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:47:34 +0000

Congratulations to the team.
Special mention of Hon Bill English’s daughter Maria leading the team. No Labor leaders there !

By: Gina

Gina — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:44:23 +0000

Gutted! But awesome work though, that is so exciting that they got to the Grand Final! I’m most impressed.