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The Mahurangi Rugby Club’s ‘Yellow Van’ has made its last trip. Gifted to the Rugby Club 15 years ago by long term sponsors, Warwick and Katie Rhodes, of Rhodes for Roads, the distinctive yellow Ford Transit was recognised throughout the North Shore and Rodney.
“It’s definitely sad to see her go,” club chairperson Patrick Sullivan said.
“So many great trips to and from games, it was a good way to build camaraderie among the players heading to the games, and also to make sure they arrived home safely afterwards.”
In its heyday, the van was used not only by the rugby club, but also by other sports clubs including woodchopping, netball and hockey, as well as taking school groups on camps, and being a courtesy vehicle after weddings, funerals and private parties.
Sullivan says the van itself has had some memorable experiences, and its logbook makes interesting reading, including speeding tickets in Wellington, lost keys in New Plymouth and a blown head gasket in Mount Maunganui.
The Mahurangi Rugby Club, with more than 300 registered juniors and a further 100 seniors this season, is looking at fundraising for a new van, something a bit more modern to help take teams to away games and getting club members home again.
