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Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Acknowledges Passing of League Great
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Acknowledges the Passing of
NZ Rugby League Great
Date: March 25,
2012
For Immediate release
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
today joined with many from around Aotearoa and the world in
mourning the passing of “Tank” Anthony Ralph
Gordon.
“Tank” was a former New Zealand rugby
league coach, and player. He represented the Bay of Plenty
in Rugby League and also the King Country in Rugby Union,
playing at Full Back or Wing.
His coaching career
also included stints in the UK where he coached the London
Crusaders and Hull, and the Bay Of Plenty Rugby league side
in New Zealand.
In recent years Tank was head of
Tuia the union representing the majority of Te Wānanga o
Aotearoa academic staff.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
Pouhere (chief executive) Bentham Ohia said today was a sad
day and marked the loss of an exceptionally talented
man.
“Tank was a man who was hardworking, humble,
and was committed to helping others.”
Mr Gordon
had suffered declining health in recent years, but continued
to advocate strongly for the staff he
represented.
“Tank continued to use his range of
skills to advocate for the best outcomes for those he
represented. He remained passionate about his whanau and
sport. His good humour and gentle warm nature will be
greatly missed.
“Our aroha and support goes to
the Gordon whanau at this very sad
time.”
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