Pukeora Paintball
Pukeora Paintball, also advertised as Pukeora Paintball Park, was a woodland paintball venue near Waipukurau in Central Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Contemporary sources document its operation in 2008–2009. [1][2]
Location and facilities
[edit]In May 2008, the owner described the venue as being at the junction of Pukeora Scenic Drive and State Highway 2, approximately 4.5 kilometres south of Waipukurau. It offered nine playing fields within 120 acres of forest. [1]
The official website, archived in April 2009, described fields incorporating creeks, gullies and trenches, together with a spectator viewing area. First World War-themed playing areas included ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Shrapnel Valley, Chunuk Bair, the Apex, Snipers Nest and No Man's Land. [2]
The venue advertised paintball activities for groups of 12–30 players, including private parties and corporate groups. [2]
Local player development
[edit]On 6 May 2008, the owner-operator, identifying himself as Simon, invited Hawke's Bay tournament and recreational players to use the venue as a home training field. The offer proposed access without field fees in return for establishing local teams and contributing to working bees. The surviving announcement does not establish whether a team or club subsequently adopted the arrangement. [1]
References
[edit]- Tournament, Bush and Airsoft players looking for a home rental field to play/practice, NZ P8NT forum, owner-operator announcement dated 6 May 2008. Archived on 21 October 2008.
- Pukeora Paintball — Home Page, official venue website. Archived on 3 April 2009.