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The anniversary cake is cut surrounded by people who have contributed to the success of the club over the past 25 years. (L to R): Maude Brown, Gloria Brown, Mere Nepia, Cathy Barber, Rowena Lament, Milly TeMaera, Vye Brown, Elaine Lamont, Lorraine Nepia, Tony Windle, Vanessa Edwards, Leanne Smith, Tui Ferris, Molly Pardoe, Mere Kingi Nepe and Waimarama Taumanu.

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Milly TeMaera models YMP's original uniform. This wraparound skirt, instigated by Molly Pardoe, was the first of its type to appear in Poverty Bay and warmly welcomed by all players.

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YMP is definitely a "Pardoe" affair. Pictured are (L to R): Stan Pardoe, Molly Pardoe, Tom Pardoe, Leroy Pardoe, Cooper Pardoe, Ira Pardoe, Gary Pardoe, Letty Pardoe, Mere Nepia, Tangiwai Pardoe, Catherine Pardoe, Lee Jones, Justine Pardoe, Debbie Smallthorne and Maurice Nepia.

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(Back) Jane Nepe, Erena Nepe, Ngaio Edwards, Pou Nepe. (Centre) Sonny Nepe, Emily Nepe, Ruth Nepe, Caroline Nepe, Ruby Nepe, Mere Kingi Nepe. (Front) Tania Nepe, Susan Nepe and Vanessa Edwards.