Teams had to adapt and change their play as wind and sometimes rain had featured during the latest round of the premier reserve netball competition.
After playing Marist 1 in the promotion relegation game before Easter, newcomers Hora Hora Maroon have had a great start to the grade with two close wins from previous weeks.
However, this week was not to be when they met Whangaruru 1 who took the game out 49-20.
Despite the loss, Hora Hora player of the day Shanaya TeRuna played an outstanding game at goal attack.
For Whangaruru, they had strengths throughout the court.