New Zealand's Most Beloved Tradition: The NPC Mascot Race
The annual NPC Mascot Race will occur at halftime, still surrounded by controversy from last year's events.
- Whanganui's Barrie The Butcher won the 2024 edition without his customary freezing works gumboots.
- A false start by Auckland mascot Winger the Seagull was allowed to stand, causing the race to descend into carnage.
No comment from the organizers about the controversy.
Author's summary: Excitement builds for NPC Mascot Race.