Day 9

We met up with the boys early in the morning at Whangarei Boys HS.  For what we have heard, the boys have had a varied experience so far in Whangarei.  A few of our boys are staying on farms as we heard stories about feeding cows and hunting possums!  Anyhow, they are having fun.  We had a good training session this morning despite the occasional tropical rain shower.

After our training session we boarded our bus for the 1 hour trip north to the historical site of Waitangi, where the Mauri chiefs signed the treaty with the British in 1840.  It was a scenic drive to a beautiful location.  Our boys learned a little of New Zealand's history along with experiencing a little Mauri culture....a few boys were even asked to participate in a haka.