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for the Giants between 2004 and 2020, Mika was a crucial part of the team’s culture throughout his over decade-long service. In attendance were some of New Zealand Basketball’s royalty and former teammates, Tom Abercrombie, Pero Cameron and Dylan Boucher alongside Phill Jones. “I couldn’t have asked for anything more,” said Mika during the ceremony after the game. “To all (Mike) Fitch and the Giants organisation of past, present,
Mika Vukona’s #14 jersey was immortalised on Saturday night as it was lifted into Trafalgar Centre’s rafters to be retired. As one of only three players to receive the honour, emotions were raw as the crowd gave Mika multiple standing ovations as he walked onto the court after the game to watch his number hung in the rafters alongside Phill Jones’ #4 and Nenad Vučinić’s #13. Having played 11 seasons
Party for a week at Filco Farm & Sport Celebrating ten years since the launch of the 2013 Harley Davidson Twin Cam Breakout, Filco Farm & Sport are inviting the public to help them kick off their Breakout celebrations with barista-made coffee and bacon butties on Saturday June 24, from 10am to 1pm. Running through to July 1, the owner of Filco’s, Dave Filer says the week-long anniversary bash will also include outstanding specials across the store. “We will be offering anywhere from 10 percent to up to 50 percent off ranges of products along with amazing prices on motorcycles. We will also be giving away free barista-made coffees from 10am to 11am throughout the week.” Selling and servicing for over 36 years, Filco Farm & Sport stock a large range of new, used and demo motorcycles from Harley Davidson, Triumph, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Aprilia, along with a massive range of riding gear, parts and accessories.
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and future, thank you. “I’m truly blessed to have played this sport in a place like Nelson.” Before the ceremony at a fireside chat alongside his past teammates, he says the whole thing still hadn’t quite sunk in. “It’s hard to explain, man. “There’s two main legends of this city up there already and to be a part of that, I’m honoured,” he says. “Nothing’s ever expected. It’s a blessing even to be asked.” He says the retirement of his
number isn’t just about him, it’s about everyone who’s been a part of his journey. “It’s not just my jersey. “When you come into Nelson, like I had done, there was a history of making it to the Tall Blacks. . . and as a young 17 year old coming down from Tauranga and learning the ropes from these guys. I couldn’t have asked for anything more.” The culture of Nelson is what kept him coming back, saying “it’s who we are” that makes it
“the best place to play”. “It was us against everybody else. It’s head down, ass up and go to work, and that’s who Nelsonians are.” The ceremony culminated a busy day for the NBS Nelson Giants as they posted their first back-toback win of the season to re-enter the playoff picture. The 100-91 win over the Hawke’s Bay Hawks has bumped the Giants up to sixth on the competition ladder and into a playoff spot if they can hold their position.