An Ode to North Harbour: "North Harbour - 20 Years in the Making"  

 

"Harbour, you mean a lot to me,
I have followed you from Onewa to the promised land of Albany.

I love your uniform, your style, your pace,
I have felt your pain during the unfortunate NPC title race.

Buck, Walter, Frank and Rush,
All hold a special place, especially when Auckland we crush.

Always the bridesmaid and franchises gone wrong,
Have cruelly stolen the innocence of a Union who should be strong.

Our admin and Board has sometimes let the side down,
I hope we get better fish-heads this time around.

1994 was my favourite year,
I have felt your disappointment, your frustrations and fear.

A new era awaits with so much to prove,
I hope Harbour we can do it so the fans will move.

You gave our fledging region a brand and a face,
It's time you were rewarded for giving North Shore City it's place.

Before I get all emotional it's been a great 20 years,

Harbour, you mean a lot to me."

Anon.