18/06/2026
Awesome Norwest community — let’s send them a wave
A huge thank you to the local Norwest businesses and supporters who have helped fill the sails for 14-year-old Tom Hall and his Optimist teammates as they represent New Zealand on the world stage in Morocco.
This is exactly why we created https://backingyou.com/ — a new community initiative designed to bring people together, lift up talented young Kiwis, and help them chase opportunities that are bigger than any one family can carry alone.
Special thanks to:
Waimauku Pharmacy
Fruit World
Signature Homes
Waimauku Automotive
Kumeū Lions Club
Tech Buddies
Supershop.nz
These are the people and businesses backing local talent. Let’s back them back.
Jump on BackingYou.com, come on board, and send Tom and the NZ team a supportive message.
You can also go in the draw to win sponsor prizes.
Give the team a wave.
https://backingyou.com/f/5
Back the kids.
Support the supporters.
The names on this sail represent local businesses, who choose to back a young New Zealander pursuing an opportunity. Tom and Whanau extend their thanks to their community and supporters.- Guy Lions Club Kumeu- Amanda Signature homes Kumeu- Tane Fruit world Waimauku- Blair Waimauku Automotive- ...
