Wellington’s Bandoliers Masters in formation. PHOTOS: TONI MCDONALD
Marching Southland promotions officer Sheree Hall said it was the second year in a row the team had left the annual competition undefeated, but the perfect score was one for the record books as they were extremely rare.
The Pioneers of Canterbury masters grade marching team compete.
"Hokonui smashed it.
"It’s never been achieved in Southland as far back as I can remember."
The Hokonui under-13 marching team claimed top honours at the national champs in Invercargill over the past three days.
Both the under-18 and under-13 Hokonui teams made history with their results, she said.
The team as well as the coaches were "overwhelmed and just elated with the outcome".
A judge inspects the Buckingham Guards under-13 team from Hawke’s Bay with precision callipers during their technical march.
Next year the national championships would be hosted by Wellington clubs but competitions would be held in Palmerston North, Hall said.
By Toni McDonald
