Happy new year and Go events for January 2018

Some news from the NZ GO society:

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Australia Vs New Zealand match this weekend

As a continuation to the tournament organised by Tony last year, the Australian team is sending 7 players to Auckland for a match. They arrive on 19 Jan and depart on 21 Jan. Tony has arranged a playing venue, accommodation and touring for the visiting team.

The match will be held on Saturday, January 20th at 694 Great South Road, Penrose. Starting time yet to be finalised. Everyone is welcome to come and view the match!
    Contact Tony Li or Kevin Liu if you would like to know more.
    Tony                    : Ph 021 08491010
    Kevin Liu            : Ph 021 02448272   Email gliu389@gmail.com

    The Australian team includes, but is not limited to:
        Wei Zhou - 6dan
        Cary Lin 5 dan
        Jacky Zhu  5dan
        Min Zhu 5dan
        Shengdong Zhou

    The New Zealand team will be selected from:
        Chengbo
        Shiyong Du
        John Chen
        Jack Yao
        David Liu
        Patrick Zhou
        Tony Li
        Kevin Liu
        Laris Du
        Colin Grierson
        ... and possibly others 

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Opito Bay Go festival

Mike Taylor is opening his Opito Bay bach to NZ (and overseas) Go players from 31 Jan to 7 Feb inclusive this year.

Mike has a large, comfortable house just behind the beach - which has been voted one of the 10 best beaches in the country according to the NZ Herald. Come and join us to relax, swim, fish, walk, play Go and other games

31 Jan is a lunar eclipse, Opito bay is very dark and is a great place for star gazing.

6 Feb is Waitangi Day.

Contact Mike or Kevin or me if you intend to come or want more information.
Mike Taler          : Ph 027 3903176     Email mtaler@orcon.net.nz
Kevin Liu            : Ph 021 02448272   Email gliu389@gmail.com
Colin Grierson  : Ph 022 1656413      Email coling3a@gmail.com

View from Mike's bach

Opito bay

Relaxing in Mike's bach

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New Year Tournament

 

Tony Li organised a new year tournament on 1 Jan. About a dozen people attended and Patrick Zhou got 1^st place.