Andrew Austin.
Productivity levels dipped in our offices for about half an hour yesterday morning, but staff excitement levels lifted dramatically.
You see, we were privileged enough to receive a visit from All Blacks Israel Dagg and Luke Romano, who were in town as part of the Hawke's Bay Rugby Union's Pack
the Park campaign to fill McLean Park for the All Blacks vs Argentina test match on September 6.
They came to visit this newspaper's Hastings offices to thank us for helping to promote the upcoming match.
As with many professional sportspeople, they were a credit to their union. They chatted with staff and gladly posed for photographs. An added thrill was the fact they brought with them two massive cups - the Bledisloe and the Rugby Championship Trophy.
It was a great experience for all and we are pleased to have been a part of the Pack the Park campaign. There are still tickets available and it is important for us as a region that there is a full house at the game next month.
