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Great talent, huge following

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A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

There is such a huge following and talent pool of basketballers here — having a dedicated facility will grow participation.

A multi-court facility was opened in Wellington when I lived there, and basketball is so strong there now.

Simon Wilson

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