tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55435342024-03-07T18:33:20.105+13:00NZ Petanque ClubNews and other things.... ( <em>Location: New Zealand</em> )NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-55302097852738481562013-10-08T15:47:00.001+13:002013-10-08T15:47:34.514+13:00Brilliant piece of marketing we can all use
Every Petanque website should link to this YouTube video. If you want to entice people to come along and give Petanque a go - this clip will do it. It is a brilliant piece of marketing we can all use!NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-94782644909430712013-10-05T15:27:00.000+13:002013-10-05T15:27:02.177+13:00All of NZ Under One RoofFor some time now I have been wondering about how Petanque players from overseas research our game here in NZ before they arrive. I believe it would help to have a simple page with all relevant details on it. It should help with getting players from other parts of the world to play some games with the locals (that's a "Win Win"). I have created such a page and would appreciate your feedback. If NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-64929037621134200532013-07-23T11:02:00.000+12:002013-07-23T11:02:02.982+12:00Let us know what you'd like
Some time ago I was surprised to see meat-packs
and lots of alcohol as tournament prizes. Is this what people want? Why not ask
them. Thanks for providing your input:
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NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-64894824689635031912013-05-18T10:12:00.000+12:002013-05-20T19:52:18.440+12:00Trans Tasman Petanque I will collect what I can from FB for those who do not use FB. Hopefully it will provide an interesting timeline of events and stories all on one page.
20/05/13 "Michael Peacock
The mighty Boule Blacks received glowing praise tonight on Seven Sharp. It was even suggested that Petanque should be our new national sport. How good is that ?"
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I will NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-74456382727935041082013-03-04T17:29:00.000+13:002013-03-04T17:29:00.068+13:00USE OF SINGLES AS A SELECTION TOOL
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NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-69998570277287031832013-02-16T11:00:00.000+13:002013-02-16T14:57:09.486+13:00A new NZ Petanque FB pageNice to see another Facebook site: HBC Petanque Club. Please if you have a FB account, go and write something to welcome HBC to our online petanque community.
I have to declare I am not a FB fan - I prefer Google+. I have however made a permanent link to the HBC Petanque Club Facebook page (see links column on right). I will also endeavour NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-76832141097565618342012-12-31T11:24:00.002+13:002012-12-31T16:20:13.528+13:00Helping HandSome of you may have noticed that I have been using "Just Write" for some news items. It is a Web based (cloud) application which allows me to very quickly publish items that small groups or clubs find difficult to get out there. A good example is "Petanque terrain in Christchurch City". I also use it for repeating some PATONKAZ Facebook announcements. NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-69276735970544284362012-11-13T20:13:00.002+13:002012-11-13T20:16:30.178+13:00It is critical that New Zealand attendsText (by Sarah Jane Wright) taken from PATONKAZ FB page.
"As at the closing date for registrations (31st October), PNZ had
received only 5 registrations for the Open Men's section.
This is not enough to make up a Men's team for the 2013 Trans Tasman
Challenge, or a full-strength team for the 2013 Oceania Championships.
It is critical that New Zealand attends the 2013 Oceania NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-87331719955934064832012-10-09T18:32:00.001+13:002012-10-09T18:35:46.358+13:00A Salute To Our TeamA big congradulations to our 2012 World Petanque team. This was a truly fantastic performance at the highest level in the world.
This year was the first time in many years we've put up our strongest players instead of players with enough private funds to make the return trip. Combined, these four players have unmatched skill and tournament experience. It is one thing to play well at your localNZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-52607988375094805082012-09-25T21:21:00.002+12:002012-10-07T17:48:00.456+13:00World Petanque News from PATONKAZI will endeavour to keep you informed here, if you do not have a FB account.
uby Vakauta5:10pm Oct 7
new zealand beat luxemburg 13-0 yesterday. this morning they wil play cambodia.
Ruby Vakauta11:40am Oct 6
gr8day of petanque today. the boyz did abfabsaluudle. us supporterz threw n shot every boule with them. they were fantastic ta wotch. won 3out of 5. awsum. shall w8 n NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-89928846515316429682012-09-01T08:35:00.000+12:002012-09-02T20:15:50.611+12:00Being a Webmaster is hard and difficult work.As you can see from the quote at the end of this post, being a webmaster is hard and difficult work.
Looking at Goodbye and thanks to a Webmaster from 2007 we can see that things have not changed. On the plus side we now have "social media" such as Facebook with our own home grown PATONKAZ. The problem with FB is that one needs to have an account - it also seems to be largely an Auckland group.NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-86255078815933195962012-08-29T21:28:00.001+12:002012-08-30T11:30:55.204+12:00Open Letter from Paul King
Taken from PATONKAZ
An 'open letter', some questions 'we' might like to consider in moving forward. I offer no opinions and would add that he (or she) whom is without sin should cast the first stone.Is the big question what or whom is 'we'? Is it time for 'us' to live in the truth? Could it be that 'we' doesn't really exist? Can 'we', individually and collectively make an honest, searching NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-62447536998960230312012-08-12T09:14:00.001+12:002012-08-12T09:14:30.409+12:00The Crowd Goes WildThe Crowd Goes Wild is a half-hour sports entertainment show broadcast on New Zealand nationwide television channel Prime TV. It has been fun watching The Crowd Goes Wild as part of our New Zealand Olympics TV coverage.
Just in case you've forgotten this show, here is a hilarious clip of an interview with the best petanque players in the world during their tour of New Zealand in 2008NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-20311650380740001842012-07-14T12:58:00.005+12:002012-07-14T13:07:20.407+12:00HAWKES BAY OPEN DOUBLES COMPETITIONThe play of the H B OPEN CLASSIC DOUBLES COMPETITION: NELSON PARK, NAPIER : 8 & 9 of September, 8-00 am -8-30 start both days. $30 per team entry fee. Limited to 44 teams -cash prizes. Licenced: Liquor will be available (No bring your own thank you.
Last day for entry 3rd September, 12.
Please adress your entry fee and names to:
DEREK WRIGHT
4 SEAPOINT ROAD
NAPIER 4110NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-74775264713838408512012-07-13T09:32:00.001+12:002012-07-13T09:32:02.947+12:00I Got it WrongI would like to apologise to the WPA and Michael Rocks for wrongly accusing WPA of making snide remarks regarding my re-tweets of WPA news. I got it wrong - the tweet in question relates to the Welsh Petanque Association. –Tom.NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-37112215888896037622012-06-20T18:45:00.001+12:002012-06-20T18:45:37.044+12:00Communicating via the WebNice to see the excellent WPA website is now using Twitter as an added means of communication. I have for some time advocated Twitter as a way of keeping the wider New Zealand petanque community up-to-date about events, titbits, and maybe even national and international tournament results as they happen.
With the introduction of a petanque Facebook site by Ruby, our wider community is becoming NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-12138349066183866992012-06-11T21:03:00.003+12:002012-06-11T21:05:05.101+12:00PNZ President MessageSome of you will be aware that I have recently been elected as PNZ President at the latest Board meeting. I am excited about the opportunity to serve the petanque community of New Zealand. This will not be without its challenges but I intend to meet these challenges head on and work constructively with those of you who wish to strengthen the PNZ for the benefit of all.
I have a Board that is NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-12340444809998771862012-02-06T21:10:00.001+13:002012-02-08T20:16:48.369+13:00Win a Petanque BookAbout three months ago PNZ received two copies (for review) of "Petanque The Greatest Game You Never Heard Of".
This weekend I too received two copies of this new Petanque book. I hope to have a book review on this Blog within the next two weeks.
In the meantime, the first two South Island clubs to contact me will each receive a copy of this book. Email Tom: usabilitynz@gmail.com with the name ofNZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-2953964981453834182012-01-16T12:14:00.000+13:002012-01-16T12:14:25.419+13:00Major Hawke's Bay Tournament CancelledI was surprised to learn that the Hawke's Bay summer doubles has been cancelled because of lack of interest. This long established tournament has always been so well supported by most North Island clubs. I myself have very fond memories of large well organised tournaments in typical gloriously hot Hawke's Bay weather. The excelent terrain has great facilities, drinks, ice-cream slices, plenty of NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-53929636411230468282012-01-08T18:51:00.001+13:002012-01-08T20:17:51.763+13:00Fun Petanque ImageYou may have seen this on our Twitter page. Anyway, I just couldn't resist putting this up on our Blog. It really appeals to my sense of humour. We may see these signs at our major tournaments.
"Please do not play petanque behind the dog"NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-31913872276801180932011-12-23T09:26:00.001+13:002011-12-23T09:26:54.857+13:00Merry Christmas from GeorgioHi there People
The Vikings Petanque Club and is Members would like to wish everyone a '' Merry Christmas '' and '' Happy New Year 2012 '' be safe and we will see you on the Piste again for another year of Petanque in 2012.
‘’ Don’t drink and drive, otherwise I want see you in the new year in the Petanque Grounds if you do Drink & Drive.’’
Club President
Georgio VakautaNZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-90808916017211620792011-12-18T15:37:00.000+13:002011-12-18T15:37:58.178+13:00Great Petanque Gift IdeasWith Christmas so close it can be hard to find something useful and practical for your petanque obsessed partner, friend or whatever. I found two great gift ideas for you to consider. They would certainly serve me well during my petanque tournaments. Have a great Xmas and even better new-year.
NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5543534.post-78699959033298060712011-11-25T19:48:00.001+13:002011-11-25T20:12:12.779+13:00WBS TriplesTournament
This event is sponsored by WBS
Players around New Zealand are looking forward to one particular petanque event on the playing calendar next year. It is the annual iconic WBS Triples tournament. Just playing in it is everyone's wish and entry applications are normally received by the organisers months before the event.
Wairarapa Building Society Triples Tournament
is organized by NZPC Editor (Tom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09454982276836088039noreply@blogger.com0