turns out that if you read the article with any attention at all(which i hadn't so far

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that this Stuff poll is only a warm up for the public voting for a Halberg award - see below >>>
Cricket, rugby, rugby league, skiing, football, rowing, athletics and netball have been shortlisted for the 'New Zealand's Favourite Sporting Moment' which will feature in the next Halberg Awards.
The public get a chance for involvement in this category at New Zealand's premier sports awards, voting for what they consider to be the best moment of a memorable 2010.
The shortlist, selected by a panel made up of representatives from The Halberg Trust, Sparc and the media partners, is (in chronological order):
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3. All Whites - Winston Reid's last minute goal against Slovakia; FIFA World Cup, South Africa
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The winner will be announced at the gala dinner on February 10.
"We know how much New Zealander's care about their sport and now they get a chance to become involved in a meaningful way," Halberg Trust chief executive Steve Hall said.
He said the criteria was for "the most exciting, remarkable or compelling sporting moment, game or series during 2010 involving New Zealand sporting teams and individuals both at home and abroad".
Voting can be made by text, and online at skysport.co.nz, starting on January 1.
Voting closes at lunchtime on Thursday February 10.
The feature of the public voting is a prize of four tickets to attend the Westpac Halberg Awards Dinner, which includes travel and accommodation, walking the red carpet with the stars, and sitting with three-time Halberg Award winner, Valerie Adams.