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Sid Going
Inducted in 2020
Sidney Milton Going played twenty-nine test matches for New Zealand between 1967 and 1977 and during his decade at the top, he was regarded as one of the most renowned halfbacks to play for the All Blacks. Photo courtesy of Peter Bush.
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  • Rugby Union
He was known as “Super Sid.” He was regarded as the ultimate running halfback, his dabs from the back of the scrum giving his side a significant point of difference. He played a total of eighty-six matches for New Zealand and scored 164 points from thirty-three tries, eighteen conversions, five penalty goals and a dropped goal. He played for New Zealand Māori for twelve years, Northland (when it was known as North Auckland) for sixteen and numerous other national and invitation teams. Sid Going was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to rugby in 1977. 
 
Don Jowett

Sporting Spotlight

Don Jowett

(1931-2011)

Don Jowett became the only New Zealand track sprinter to win a gold medal at a major games when he won the 220 yards at the Empire Games in Vancouver in 1954.
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