Hoops for Christchurch raises $29,000

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Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:04p.m.

Kiwi sports stars have taken to the basketball court tonight to shoot some hoops for a good cause.

Hoops for Christchurch has raised $29,000 towards the Christchurch earthquake appeal.

Hundreds of fans flocked into to Porirua's Te Rauparaha Arena to get a glimpse of their favourite sports stars playing ball, and more importantly support a city in mourning.

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04 Mar 2011 02:07p.m.

Phil wrote:

Missy - What?

04 Mar 2011 08:17a.m.

sandra meredith wrote:

Great night last night out in Porirua guys. Thanks for organising a fun event to help raise funds for Christchurch.
Enjoyed the opportunity to see the codes mix it up with some outstanding scoring.

04 Mar 2011 02:49a.m.

Missy wrote:

Come on Nz this is not what we r about since when do we turn down help? I thought thos days where ova,Learn from whats happening not only in our home town or home land but around the world. This makes me sad to hear we are turning these professional people away,who have given up there time and whanau to help NZ.
This new's is all over the world making headlines.Come on NZ we are all people some are lucky enough to be able to drop everything and be there in chch to help,others are thankfull to the people who can.THANK-YOU TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO ARE THERE AND WHO ARE SENDING THERE LOVE TO OUR DEAR CHCH.