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5th February, 2005

New Zealand wins Oceania for the first time ever - 2005 saw the Kiwis beat their traditional rivals of Tahiti and New Caladonia with a total medal tally of nine medals: five golds, two silvers and two bronze.

GOLD Winners:

Men's Triples - Georgio Vakauta, Niau Ruta and Christian Fouguet

Men's Doubles - Georgio Vakauta and Niau Ruta

Men's Pointing - Niau Ruta

Women's Shooting - Sharron Cannon

Women's Pointing - Anita Fletcher

SILVER Winners:

Men's Singles - Georgio Vakauta

Women's Triples - Fiona Browne, Margaret Fleck, Barbara Johnson

BRONZE Winners:

Men's Pointing - Chris Priestly

Women's Shooting - Bethne Rouse

Overall Result:
1st: New Zealand: 5 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze
2nd: Tahiti: 3 Gold, 3 Silver, 4 Bronze
3rd: New Caledonia: 2 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze
4th: Australia: 1 Silver, 3 Bronze
5th: Wallis & Futuna: 1 Silver

This result has raised the bar considerably within New Zealand Petanque, a result to be justifiably proud of but one New Zealand will need to work hard at if it is not simply going to be a one off result.