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08-09-2011, 16:10
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Boat Ownership in NZ (and the Rugby World Cup !)
I once read that New Zealand has the highest boat ownership rate in the world and that it is somewhere around 1 person in every 4. Incredible. I'm not sure how accurate that stat is, but it does bring up one of the greatest places in the world, NZ (out of the 40+ countries I've been to thus far, NZ is my favourite one).
And while I'm on the subject of NZ, it would be *silly* not to mention that the Rugby World Cup kicks off there in just 8 hours time 
Now I realise a lot of folk reading this are from the other side of the pond to me, and Rugby might be a bit too brutal for ya  but please note; Team USA needs your support! Plus you have Russia in your group, what a clash that will be...
And even if you hate Rugby, the Kiwis are putting on a great show/party so at least try to tune in to the opening ceremony:
9th Sep, 0800 GMT/UTC, followed by NZ v Tonga at 0930 GMT/UTC
(details and streaming here Rugby World Cup 2011 - ITV )
Personally I think Australia are definitely the team to beat this year, but I'm not ruling out the All Blacks to end their 24 year wait or England make another final appearance. Exciting times ahead
Good luck to all (well maybe not the wallabies  )
Cheers,
Neal
PS does anyone know the actual boat ownership rate in the land of the long white cloud?
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08-09-2011, 17:03
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Re: boat ownership in NZ (& the Rugby World Cup!)
The official boat ownership rate is "heaps". 
Overall there would be a high ownership rate, but in some regions (e.g. Auckland or Northland) the rate would be much higher than others due to the close proximity of excellent cruising and boating opportunities.
The only answer to this question is to come here and find out for yourself. Nothing beats personal research and first hand information.
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08-09-2011, 17:32
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Re: boat ownership in NZ (& the Rugby World Cup!)
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Originally Posted by wolfaroo
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AAARRRRRRGGG!!!!!!!
It says "Sorry, this video is only available to be viewed within the United Kingdom. ..."
You are a rotten, scurvy dog for posting that link and getting my hopes up.
-dan
Actually I've never seen rugby or cricket and would like to sometime. Only problem is, I don't have TV. Only way I can watch anything is on the interwebs.
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09-09-2011, 13:27
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Re: boat ownership in NZ (& the Rugby World Cup!)
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Originally Posted by dacust
AAARRRRRRGGG!!!!!!!
It says "Sorry, this video is only available to be viewed within the United Kingdom. ..."
You are a rotten, scurvy dog for posting that link and getting my hopes up.
-dan
Actually I've never seen rugby or cricket and would like to sometime. Only problem is, I don't have TV. Only way I can watch anything is on the interwebs. |
I am a rotten, scurvy dog but Dan I'm very sorry, it was not intentional! - I had no idea it was only for UK users. Those pesky protectionists. Anyway, I had a quick google and there seems to be a few sites streaming a live video feed but not sure which ones you can access from there - I'm sure a major channel there will be carrying the tournament? Failing that, you can always use a UK proxy server to 'trick' the site into thinking you are accessing from here... try UK Proxy server for the BBC Iplayer which is free I believe.
NZ 41 - 10 Tonga
0100 GMT/UTC - Scotland v Romania
0330 GMT/UTC - Fiji v Namibia
0600 GMT/UTC - France v Japan
0830 GMT/UTC - England v Argentina
11th Sep...
0330 GMT/UTC - Australia v Italy
0600 GMT/UTC - Ireland v USA
0830 GMT/UTC - South Africa v Wales
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09-09-2011, 14:15
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Re: boat ownership in NZ (& the Rugby World Cup!)
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Originally Posted by wolfaroo
I am a rotten, scurvy dog but Dan I'm very sorry, it was not intentional! - I had no idea it was only for UK users. Those pesky protectionists. Anyway, I had a quick google and there seems to be a few sites streaming a live video feed but not sure which ones you can access from there - I'm sure a major channel there will be carrying the tournament? Failing that, you can always use a UK proxy server to 'trick' the site into thinking you are accessing from here... try UK Proxy server for the BBC Iplayer which is free I believe.
NZ 41 - 10 Tonga
0100 GMT/UTC - Scotland v Romania
0330 GMT/UTC - Fiji v Namibia
0600 GMT/UTC - France v Japan
0830 GMT/UTC - England v Argentina
11th Sep...
0330 GMT/UTC - Australia v Italy
0600 GMT/UTC - Ireland v USA
0830 GMT/UTC - South Africa v Wales |
Very cool. I'll play around with the proxy and look for other sites this weekend.
You have redeemed yourself.
-dan
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09-09-2011, 14:23
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Re: Boat Ownership in NZ (and the Rugby World Cup !)
I read that there are 3700 licensed prostitutes in NZ waiting to serve. Must be a lot of solo sailers over there.
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09-09-2011, 14:33
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Re: Boat Ownership in NZ (and the Rugby World Cup !)
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Originally Posted by blgklr
I read that there are 3700 licensed prostitutes in NZ waiting to serve. Must be a lot of solo sailers over there.
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no mate,the sheep are just having a day off............ 
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10-09-2011, 09:27
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Re: Boat Ownership in NZ (and the Rugby World Cup !)
dacust, here is a link to the video clips after the games. The whole game is not covered but you can get some idea of the game.
Official RWC 2011 Site
being a kiwi living in Mexico I am as frustrated as anyone not being able to get live streaming, and like you I am playing around to find a free site.
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When I was a boy my momma would send me down to the corner store with $1 and I would come back with 5 potatoes, 2 loaves of bread, 3 bottles of milk, a hunk of cheese, a box of tea and 6 eggs. Can't do that now, too many f**kn security cameras.
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10-09-2011, 16:12
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Re: Boat Ownership in NZ (and the Rugby World Cup !)
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Originally Posted by atoll
no mate,the sheep are just having a day off............ |
mmm... I also heard that there is a huge market for velcro gloves over there.  
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18-10-2011, 13:23
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Re: Boat Ownership in NZ (and the Rugby World Cup !)
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Originally Posted by VirtualVagabond
mmm... I also heard that there is a huge market for velcro gloves over there. |
Hah! Only an Australian would know how to use them.
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18-10-2011, 13:40
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Re: Boat Ownership in NZ (and the Rugby World Cup !)
Ah well theres Aussie GONE!!!! though I think Quade Cooper was a fifth column playing for the All Blacks!! only the Froggies left, They (the French) have rerouted one of their Navy ships to Auckland, for moral support? Or are they going to blow something up if we don't let them win.
Where's Greenpeace when we need them! 
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18-10-2011, 14:25
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Re: Boat Ownership in NZ (and the Rugby World Cup !)
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Originally Posted by VirtualVagabond
mmm... I also heard that there is a huge market for velcro gloves over there. |
An Australian and a Kiwi are driving across the Nullabor and the Kiwi spots a sheep with its head stuck in the fence and says to the Aussie quick stop the car and rushes over and has his way with the sheep, gets back to the car and says to the Aussie your next and the Aussie gets out and goes and puts his head in the fence!
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18-10-2011, 14:27
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Re: Boat Ownership in NZ (and the Rugby World Cup !)
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Originally Posted by Steve Pope
Ah well theres Aussie GONE!!!! though I think Quade Cooper was a fifth column playing for the All Blacks!! only the Froggies left, They (the French) have rerouted one of their Navy ships to Auckland, for moral support? Or are they going to blow something up if we don't let them win.
Where's Greenpeace when we need them! |
AB's aren't stupid....plant a kiwi in Aus to play for you. Worked well.
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When I was a boy my momma would send me down to the corner store with $1 and I would come back with 5 potatoes, 2 loaves of bread, 3 bottles of milk, a hunk of cheese, a box of tea and 6 eggs. Can't do that now, too many f**kn security cameras.
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18-10-2011, 14:41
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Re: Boat Ownership in NZ (and the Rugby World Cup !)
Of course - the Kiwis and Australia played a test in a different code last weekend, I think the result was 42 -6.
Some of the stunning attacking football can be seen here Test Football Highlights
*attacking football, trying to score tries* Its the reason I enjoy league more than union.
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18-10-2011, 14:48
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Re: Boat Ownership in NZ (and the Rugby World Cup !)
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Originally Posted by Factor
Of course - the Kiwis and Australia played a test in a different code last weekend, I think the result was 42 -6.
Some of the stunning attacking football can be seen here Test Football Highlights
*attacking football, trying to score tries* Its the reason I enjoy league more than union. |
The actual score was 20 - 6. should have been higher but Piri Weepu had an off day with his kicking.
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When I was a boy my momma would send me down to the corner store with $1 and I would come back with 5 potatoes, 2 loaves of bread, 3 bottles of milk, a hunk of cheese, a box of tea and 6 eggs. Can't do that now, too many f**kn security cameras.
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