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After nearly 150 years, Waimate's games keep battling on

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Waimate Caledonian Games first held on Boxing Day 1875 in a paddock on which the Catholic St Patrick's Basilica stands today. Wrestling, hammer and caber throwing, shot put, pole vault, sprinting and middle distance running, cycling, piping, and Highland dancing were all on the programme at Waimate. The games have survived economic downturns, wars and in more recent years, massive social changes not the least of which being the internet and live sport.

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After nearly 150 years, Waimate's games keep battling on

They have survived economic downturns, wars and in more recent years, massive social changes. So what is the key to Waimate’s success?

1 year ago·New Zealand

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