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Wellington hurricane

The professional ‘Super 14’ rugby team based in Wellington calls itself the Hurricanes in reference to ‘windy Wellington’ and in the expectation that it will ‘blow away’ all its competitors. This promotional ‘hurricane’ plays on the big screen of the Wellington stadium when the team steps onto the ground.

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Video by Jock Phillips

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Erick Brenstrum. 'Weather', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/weather/4/2