Spoonley

As you might expect, biographer and friend Paul Spoonley gives the best overview of Dr Walker's life and career – see his must-read Ranginui Walker 1932-2016. Spoonley summarises Dr Walker's impact: “He has helped revise what we understand to have ...

Spoonley said he once wrote a letter to the editor in defence of an article penned by Dr Walker. Out of the blue he said Dr Walker arrived on his doorstep. "He said, 'you wrote a letter to the Listener' I said; 'Yes I did'. And then he said to me, he ...

Spoonley, the Massey University Pro Vice-Chancellor, wrote the 2009 book Mata Toa: The Life and Times of Ranginui Walker. Mata Toa translates as the eyes of a warrior. "I think he was the Maori commentator for a very long period," Spoonley said.

Yusuke Minagawa and Tsukasa Shiotani struck in Yokohama after poor goalkeeping from Auckland custodian Jacob Spoonley. Douglas, who scored 21 league goals this season, said it was crucial for his team to stay focused on CAF Champions League ...

Yusuke Minagawa and Tsukasa Shiotani struck in Yokohama after poor goalkeeping from Auckland custodian Jacob Spoonley. Douglas, who scored 21 league goals this season, said it was crucial for his team to stay focused on CAF Champions League ...

Yusuke Minagawa and Tsukasa Shiotani struck in Yokohama after poor goalkeeping from Auckland custodian Jacob Spoonley. Douglas, who scored 21 league goals this season, said it was crucial for his team to stay focused on CAF Champions League ...