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Coal Shoveling | Te Tātāwhāinga Koko Waro O Aotearoa

This event is running from 8 March 2025 until 15 March 2026. It is next occurring on 15/03/2026 10:30 am

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  • Venue: Te Marae o Hine - The Square
    • 15/03/2026 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

NZ Coal Shoveling Championship How quickly could you shift a ton of coal into a hopper? The world record for a team of two shoveling half a ton is a staggering 14.8 seconds. It is held by West Coasters Brian Coghlan & Piet Groot. But which of our ‘Coal Blacks’ will take out this year’s champs? Coal shoveling athletes from the West Coast expect to see some famous names from more familiar sports. These famous names are competing for individual, doubles, and novices titles. Brought to in association with Watch action from previous Games


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