“Mother nature doesn’t want to play ball with us unfortunately,” he said. “We hope everyone throughout the region stays safe and looks after each other.” Taranaki Mountainairs Facebook page shared BBNZ’s statement and said it hoped the season wouldn’t come to this. “But sometimes, we don’t have a choice,” it said. “We apologise to all our supporters and partners for not being able to play our final home game.” The post went on to thank supporters this season. Nelson said neither of the cancelled games impacts on the final four and there is no time to reschedule because the finals are played later in the week.