Te Puke
1 August, 2025
NEWS S
Squad goals At 17, Taylor Kingi is one of the youngest members of the 2025 Bay of Plenty Volcanix squad. She was announced as part of the squad last week. Speaking to Te Puke News, Kingi said she is realistic about her chances of game time
in this year’s Farah Palmer Cup. She said her main goal for the season was to learn. Kingi started playing rugby at an early age and up to Under-13 level, she was playing in mixed teams. “I played Under-16 for Bay [of Plenty]
then last year Under-18s for Bay – it was my first year of doing that and then this year I started playing for Rangataua and everything just picked up from there.” Kingi was in class at Te Puke High School when she got the call about being named in
the Volcanix Sqaud. “I was very excited, but I was also nervous because I’ve not really been part of that environment before.” She’s thinks if she gets any opportunities this season, they’re likely to be off the bench. Read more on page 3. Photo / Stuart Whitaker
Buying a frame should be fun Dutz offers a premium collection of frames that are stylish, comfortable, and flattering on any face. By using allergy-friendly and solid stainless-steel materials, Dutz uses 20 years of design development to achieve ultimate style. CALL US TODAY TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR YOUR EYE HEALTH CHECK
Phone 07 573 9775 69 Jellicoe St (next to Paper Plus) Te Puke Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm • Late night: Tuesday till 7pm