
It's King here reporting live from the Rydges harbour view hotel in Auckland city. I've arrived well and have been enjoying seeing the sights of the city and surrounds. My cousin showed me around yesterday, he lives right across the road from one of the biggest amateur rugby league clubs in NZ. It was a pretty park with several fields and nice surroundings and I must say it was very encouraging to see the lively activity of hundreds in the park training and enjoying their league. I've since seen a few other fields but no Aussie Rules fields. Can any of the AFL lads provide some info as to whether anyone plays or knows about the game here? I'm sure some of you AFL clan have suggested the code is pretty big here with juniors and local leagues, but in reality this doesnt seem to be the case...

On Friday, after presenting for a large audience at the conference I'm attending, I'll be heading north up to the bay of islands and Hokianga. I'll keep my eyes on the lookout and be sure to report back as soon as I can.

Until then E noho ra
