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# māori sports awards

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- [Ngā Taumāhekeheke Hoa Whenua ki Karahiko 2026 - Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/nga-taumahekeheke-hoa-whenua-ki-karahiko-2026-glasgow-commonwealth-games-2026/)
- [He Maimai Aroha - Tā Tamati Muturangi Reedy](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/he-maimai-aroha-ta-tamati-muturangi-reedy/) - He Maimai Aroha - Tā Tamati Muturangi Reedy16/07/1936 – 21/05/206 Hei te totara nui o te wao nui a TaneE rere nei to awa o WaiotapuHikoihia te ara wairua Tā Tamati Whakawwhiti atu koe ki tua o PaerauKi te okiokitanga o ratou te ao wairuaKi te po uriuri o Rehuaki te po tangotangoe tiramrama mai
- [Ngā Mamaku kei Te Kura o Matapihi](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/nga-mamaku-kei-te-kua-o-matapihi/) - I te tuawha o Mei; i eke ngā Mamaku o Aotearoa ki runga I te papatākaro o Te Kura o Matapihi mo tētahi haratau ohorere ki mua I ngā tauira, anō nei me ā rātau kaiako ka whakarangatirahia rātau ki te waiata whakatau, ka whakautuhia hoki e te tīma ki tā rātau ake waiata.
- [Hannah Green](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/hannah-green-3/) - Hannah Green (Te Whānau a Apanui, Ngāti Maniapoto) wins JM Eagle Championship for the 3rd time in 4 years.
- [Te Arani Moana ‘Lani’ Daniels](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/te-arani-moana-lani-daniels/) - Te Arani Moana ‘Lani’ Daniels (Ngāpuhi) by defeating Shadasia Green with TKO, becomes world super middleweight champion.
- [Carlos Ulberg](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/carlos-ulberg/) - Carlos Ulberg (Te Atiawa, Ngāti Hamoa) won the world UFC Light Heavyweight championship, defeating Jiri Prochazka by KO.
- [UCLA’S CHARLISSE LEGER-WALKER  (Te Whānau-a-Apanui)](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/uclas-charlisse-leger-walker-te-whanau-a-apanui/) - Charlisse, becomes first Kiwi to win women’s national championship. Charlisse Leger-Walker has ended her collegiate career in the United States in the best possible manner. Leger-Walker scored 10 points as the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) won the women’s division one championship with a 79-51 win over South Carolina on Monday morning. It was
- [RUFER & ROGERSON ALL WHITES SQUAD](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/rufer-rogerson-all-whites-squad/) - Alex Rufer (Ngati Porou) & Logan Rogerson (Waikato Tainui) selected for All Whites for the Fifa World Cup.
- [E toru whakawhiwhinga hāpai mō Hannah Green](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/e-toru-whakawhiwhinga-hapai-mo-hannah-green/) - Three successive achievements for Hannah (Te Whānau a Apanui, Ngati Maniapoto). Green lifts Australian WPGA for third win in a row, following her LPGA's Women's World Championship and The Australian Open.
- [HANNAH GREEN](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/hannah-green-2/) - Whakanuia te kōhine whakahī! Mai i Hingapoa ki Ahitereria, kāre he painga i a koe.He uri nō Te Whānau a Apanui, nō Ngāti Maniapoto, nō Ngāti Ahitereria hoki.Ka mau te wehi!" Celebrate the proud young woman! From Singapore to Australia, you are second to none.A descendant of Te Whānau a Apanui, Ngāti Maniapoto, and Ngāti
- [HE MAIMAI AROHA](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/he-maimai-aroha/) - Tūrokorokohia te pō, tākiri ko te ata Ka whekī, ka whekā rā te rangi mata hau nō Tū Ko tū te winiwini, ko tū te wanawana, ko tū whakaputaina ki te whai ao ki te ao mārama. E tangi tīkapa ana te kanohi ora i te rironga o tēnei māreikura ki te pō uriuri, ki
- [World Indoor Championships in Victoria](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/world-indoor-championships-in-victoria/) - SHANNON McILRORY (Ngāti Porou) Maita Aotearoa Black Jacks, Shannon McIlrory fresh off his silver medal singles win in the recent 7 Nations Cup, Shannon along with Tayla Bruce have been selected to compete in the World Indoor Championships in Victoria next month. Cameron Horo (Te Ati Awa) won bronze in the men’s pairs at the
- [I toa anō a Hannah Green i te Whakataetae Wāhine o te Ao LPGA mō te wā tuarua](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/i-toa-ano-a-hannah-green-i-te-whakataetae-wahine-o-te-ao-lpga-mo-te-wa-tuarua/) - Hannah Green (Te Whānau a Apanui, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Ahitereria) won the LPGA Women’s World Championship in Singapore, for the second time, with husband Jarryd on the bag. Hannah is the daughter of Tau and Susan Green.
- [Freeski athlete Ben Barclay (Ngāti Kahungunu) 2026 Winter Olympics](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/freeski-athlete-ben-barclay-ngati-kahungunu-2026-winter-olympics/) - Freeski athlete Ben Barclay (Ngāti Kahungunu) and Zoi Sadowski-Synnott were announced as Ngā Pou Hāpai Tāne and Wahine (flag bearers) by Chef de Mission Marty Toomey during a special team gathering at New Zealand Lodge in Livigno, shared with NZ Team friends and whānau. “It’s an honour to wear the kākahu and be chosen as
- [CAMERON HORO – WORLD CHAMPION](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/cameron-horo-world-champion/) - Taranaki’s Briar Atkinson and Camron Horo are world champions. The duo won the world indoor junior bowls mixed pairs in Ballyclare, Northern Ireland, in the early hours of Friday morning (NZT) and in doing so completed a tremendous championship that was many months in the making. While both players were selected by Bowls New Zealand
- [NZ BLACK JACKS TEAM](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/nz-black-jacks-team/) - MĀORI BOWLERS SELECTED FOR NZ BLACK JACKS TEAM FOR THE NATIONS CUP IN KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA 15-18 FEBRUARY 2026… SHANNON MCILROY (Stoke-Nelson) CAMERON HORO (Rahotu - Taranaki) AIDEN TAKARUA (Pt Chevalier – Auckland)
- [WORLD CHAMPION POWERLIFTER WINS SUPREME MĀORI SPORTS AWARD](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/world-champion-powerlifter-wins-supreme-maori-sports-award/) - A world champion powerlifter won the prestigious Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sports Person of the Year award, Rongomaraeroa, at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia tonight (Saturday 29 November 2025). Dr Karlina Tongotea (Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Tahu, Tonga) received a world champion award as well as winning Senior Māori Sportswoman of the Year before taking out the supreme
- [2025 MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS EVENT ITINERARY](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/2025-maori-sports-awards-event-itinerary/)
- [MĀORI SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTS WORLD CANOE SPRINT CHAMPION](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/maori-sports-hall-of-fame-inducts-world-canoe-sprint-champion/) - PĀNUI PĀPĀHO | Media Statement 9 WHIRINGA-Ā-RANGI | November 2025 New Zealand’s most decorated Olympian of all time, Dame Lisa Carrington DNZM MNZM, will be inducted into the Māori Sports Hall of Fame at an indigenous awards ceremony in Ngāruawāhia later this month (November). Now in its 35th year, the Trillian Trust Māori Sports Awards
- [HE MAIMAI AROHA KI A TŪĪ RUPE](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/he-maimai-aroha-ki-a-tui-rupe/) - Māori Paralympian #67 and Aotearoa’s first blind Māori marathon runner, with over 177 marathons, representing NZ at the Seoul 1988 Paralympics, Tūī won the Māori Sports Awards ‘ Male athlete with a disability’ in 1993. Tūī (Te Ātihaunui a Pāpārangi) will be laid to rest at Ngāpuwaiwaha Marae, Taumarunui. Moe mai ra e Te Rangatira
- [Cherneka Johnson Wins World Bantamweight Boxing](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/cherneka-johnson-wins-world-bantamweight-boxing/) - Cherneka Johnson (Ngāti Ranginui) wins world bantamweight 118pound boxing title at Madison Square Garden on the 13 July. Cherneka previously held the IBF super-bantamweight title.
- [King’s Birthday Honours for two outstanding wāhine toa](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/kings-birthday-honours-for-two-outstanding-wahine-toa/) - Ngā mihi tino nui ki a korua..
- [Presentation of Taonga to Olympic Rugby Sevens](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/presentation-of-taonga-to-olympic-rugby-sevens/) - Presentation of Taonga to Rugby Sevens Olympic Gold Medal recipients who could not attend the Aotearoa Māori Sports Awards at the High Performance Centre, Mt Maunganui.
- [Annual Pat Walsh memorial Bowls & scholarship](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/annual-pat-walsh-memorial-bowls-scholarship/) - Sunday 16 March – 17 Annual Pat Walsh memorial Bowls & scholarship presentationsNgā karahipi o Te Tohu Taakaro Māori o Aotearoakei whakataetae Maharatanga maita a Pat Walsh 2025
- [Watch the 2024 Māori Sports Awards](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/watch-the-2024-maori-sports-awards/)
- [MĀORI OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST SCORES TOP INDIGENOUS AWARD](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/maori-olympic-gold-medallist-scores-top-indigenous-award/) - New Zealand's most successful Olympian, Dame Lisa Carrington, capped off an exceptional year at the 34th Trillian Trust Māori Sports Awards in Mount Maunganui tonight (Saturday 30 November 2024). The world champion sprint kayaker – affiliated to Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki and Ngāti Porou – was crowned the Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sports Person of the Year
- [Watch the 2024 Māori Sports Awards LIVE tonight](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/watch-the-2024-maori-sports-awards-live-tonight/) - Whakaata Māori livestream on MĀORI+ on Saturday November 30 at 6pm, with a repeat on Sunday December 1 at 6.30pm MĀORI+ | Te Tohu Tākaro o Aotearoa - Māori Sports Awards 2024
- [Interview with Dick Garratt on Waatea News](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/interview-with-dick-garratt-on-waatea-news/) - A record number of Māori Olympians at Paris 2024 including 10 sportswomen who won gold medals will be celebrated in Mount Maunganui this weekend. Now in its 34th year, the Trillian Trust Māori Sports Awards will be hosted by Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Charitable Trust at Mercury Baypark Arena. Original article
- [INDIGENOUS SPORTS AWARDS SHOWCASES MĀORI OLYMPIC SUCCESS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/indigenous-sports-awardsshowcases-maori-olympic-success/) - A record number of Māori Olympians at Paris 2024 including 10 sportswomen who won gold medals will be celebrated at an indigenous awards ceremony in Mount Maunganui this weekend. Now in its 34th year, the Trillian Trust Māori Sports Awards will be hosted by Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Charitable Trust at Mercury Baypark Arena.
- [Aotearoa loses two wahine toa Māori sporting legends](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/aotearoa-loses-two-wahine-toa-maori-sporting-legends/) - Tūrokorokohia te pō takiri ko te ataKa whekī, ka wheka ki te mata hau a TūO aitu kikini, o aitu whaktikaE tangi tikapa ana te kanohi oraE tangi ana te ngakau ki te tokorua nei kua riro ki tua o te āraiKi a Kiwi Campbell Nee Takao (Tūhoe) rāua ko Kathleen Wharton Nee Keremete (Ngāpuhi)E
- [MĀORI WOMEN DOMINATE 2024 MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS’ FINALISTS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/maori-women-dominate-2024-maori-sports-awards-finalists/) - Māori women dominate the finalists in contention for top honours at a unique sporting and cultural event being held in the Bay of Plenty at the end of this month (November). An all-female group of Olympic gold medallists will vie for the supreme title – the Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sports Person of the Year
- [Olympic champion Dame Lisa Carrington scoops top award](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/olympic-champion-dame-lisa-carrington-scoops-top-award/) - Dame Lisa Carrington has been awarded the ANOC Outstanding Sporting Career Award in Portugal. Dame Lisa Carrington has been awarded one of the Olympic movement's highest honours, receiving the Association of National Olympic Committee (ANOC) Outstanding Sporting Career Award. The kayaker, the most decorated New Zealand Olympian with eight gold medals, received the award at
- [DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR 2024 MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS’ NOMINATIONS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/deadline-extended-for-2024-maori-sports-awards-nominations/) - The closing date to submit nominations for an annual world-class Māori sports awards ceremony has been extended by one week – to Friday 7 November 2024. The 34th Trillian Trust Māori Sports Awards will be hosted by Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Trust at Mercury Baypark Arena in Mount Maunganui on Saturday November 30 2024.
- [Ngā Pou Hāpai Tāne ki ngā Taumahekeheke Hauā o Te Ao](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/nga-pou-hapai-tane-ki-nga-taumahekeheke-haua-o-te-ao/) - Cameron Leslie MNZM Ngāpuhi selected as the flag bearer for the opening of the Paris Paralympics. See the complete Past Oylmpic list here.
- [New Zealand v South Africa Twenty20 World Cup final - White Ferns win World Cup in style](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/new-zealand-v-south-africa-twenty20-world-cup-final-white-ferns-win-world-cup-in-style/) - Cameron McMillanDeputy Head of Sport | NZ Herald The White Ferns are on top of the world. The New Zealand women’s side claimed their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title with a 32-run victory over South Africa in Dubai this morning. The White Ferns came into the tournament having lost 10 straight matches and found form at the
- [Nominations Open For 2024 Māori Sports Awards](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/nominations-open-for-2024-maori-sports-awards/) - A unique world-class Māori sporting and cultural event is now seeking nominations for its annual awards ceremony. The 34th Trillian Trust Māori Sports Awards will be hosted by Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Trust at Mercury Baypark Arena in Mount Maunganui on Saturday November 30 2024. The prestigious function attracts more than 1000 dignitaries, celebrities
- [Poroporoaki mō Kīngi Tūheitia](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/poroporoaki-mo-kingi-tuheitia/) - Kua whuia te kupenga o Taramainuku kia hao i te mate. Kua kohikohia te tau o Te Whare Ariki hei ika tatangi maa te tini, maa te mano. Kua riro a Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero Tuawhitu ki te maakohakoha o te poo, ki te maarirerire o te poo. Kua kotahi atu ki a nunui
- [He Hītori o te Māori ki ngā Taumāhekeheke o te Ao](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/he-hitori-o-nga-taumahekeheke-maori/) - A history of Māori competing at the Olympic Games Māori Olympians PDF Document (click here) The Olympics are spread over three sections: Summer Olympic Games – starting in 1896 at Athens, Greece Winter Olympics Games – starting in 1924 at Chamonix, France Paralympic Games – starting in 1960 at Rome, Italy E ngā mātāwaka o
- [Benji Marshall CNZM (Ngā Tūhoe) Inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/benji-marshall-cnzm-nga-tuhoe-inducted-into-the-nrl-hall-of-fame/) - Marshall is in good company for the 2024 inductees list as he joins the Hall of Fame alongside legends of the game such as Jonathan Thurston, Billy Slater and Cameron Smith.The 39-year-old made his debut for Wests Tigers in 2003 and went on to make over 250 appearances in two stints for the Sydney-based club.
- [HE MAIMAI AROHA KI A Dame June Hinekahukura Mariu DNZM QSM JP (nee Waititi) Te Whānau a Apanui](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/he-maimai-aroha-ki-a-dame-june-hinekahukura-mariu-dnzm-qsm-jp-nee-waititi-te-whanau-a-apanui/) - Netball and Basketball legend, Dame June represented NZ in both codes, She also played softball regionally for Auckland and North Island teams. Mariu was inducted into the Māori Sports Awards Hall of Fame in February 2014 joining many other notable Māori sports people like Dame Ruia Morrison. Dame June was one of the first committee
- [Te Toa o Te Ao mō Te Waka Hūkere Dame Lisa Carrington DNZM (Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki)](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/te-toa-o-te-ao-mo-te-waka-hukere-dame-lisa-carrington-dnzm-ngati-porou-te-aitanga-a-mahaki/) - After winning 3 more gold medals at the Paris Olympics, Dame Lisa Is now our most decorated Olympian with eight gold medals and one bronze medal. Congratulations Dame Lisa you have uplifted your whanau, hapu, fellow paddlers, all Olympic athletes and all New Zealander’s in our Aotearoa nation.
- [Māori ki Pari 2024 Taumāhekeheke o te Ao](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/maori-ki-pari-2024-taumahekeheke-o-te-ao/) - Our Māori athletes competing at the Paris Olympics See the complete Past Oylmpic list here.
- [MITCH EVANS (Ngāpuhi)](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/mitch-evans-ngapuhi/) - Jaguar TCS Racing's Mitch Evans’ pulls off a final-lap manoeuvre to claim victory in Round 11 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the Shanghai E-Prix.
- [Cherneka Johnson (Ngāti Ranginui)](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/cherneka-johnson-ngati-ranginui/) - Tauranga-born Maori Cherneka Johnson on 12 May, made history by becoming the second Māori boxer to become a two-division champion after winning the WBA Bantamweight title against Nina Hughes. However, it came with controversy. After ten rounds of boxing, we go to the judge's scorecard for a decision where we have a Majority decision winner.
- [MEA MOTU (Te Rarawa) World Super Bantamweight Champion](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/mea-motu-te-rarawa-world-super-bantamweight-champion/) - Mea Motu remains undefeated following her brutal stoppage of Noppaket Srisawas on Friday night. Motu was forced to jump up to lightweight to make the fight against Srisawas happen. By the time the pair entered the ring, reports suggested Motu was giving away 10kg. But it mattered not, a stunned Srisawas barely laid a glove
- [Hannah Green wins back-to-back in LA](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/hannah-green-wins-back-to-back-in-la/) - Hannah Green (Te Whānau a Apanui, Ngāti Maniapoto) Hannah Green has produced a ball-striking masterclass to successfully defend the JM Eagle LA Championship in Los Angeles for her fifth LPGA title. The latest victory should propel Green from world No.18 into the top 10 on the Rolex Rankings for women’s golf.
- [Hannah Green Wins 2024 HSBC Women’s World Championship](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/hannah-green-wins-2024-hsbc-womens-world-championship/) - Hannah Green (Te Whānau a Apanui, Ngāti Maniapoto) Wins 2024 HSBC Women’s World Championship. Hannah (Australian based) made a stunning 30-foot birdie at the final hole to clinch a one-stroke victory over Celine Boutier at the LPGA Tour’s HSBC Women’s World Championship on Sunday.
- [Lewis Clareburt wins world title with victory in 400m medley final in Doha](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/lewis-clareburt-wins-world-title-with-victory-in-400m-medley-final-in-doha/) - New Zealand has a second swimming world champion in a week, with Lewis Clareburt claiming his maiden world title at the World Aquatic Championships in Doha by winning the 400m individual medley title. The Commonwealth Games champion joins Erika Fairweather as the only Kiwis to win world titles in the history of the event. Fairweather
- [Dame Lisa Carrington and Cameron Leslie winners at the 2024 Halberg Awards](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/dame-lisa-carrington-and-cameron-leslie-winners-at-the-2024-halberg-awards/) - Dame Lisa Carrington DNZM (Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki and Ngāti Porou) won Sportswomen and the Supreme Award for Canoe Racing. Cameron Leslie (Ngāpuhi) won Para Athlete Of The Year Award for Para swimming- Wheelchair rugby.
- [Erika Fairweather wins world title with victory in women’s 400m freestyle](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/erika-fairweather-wins-world-title-with-victory-in-womens-400m-freestyle/) - New Zealand swimming Erika Fairweather has won her maiden swimming world championship title with victory in the women’s 400m freestyle final in Doha. The 20-year-old is the first New Zealander to win a long course swimming world championship title. In a field without world record holder Ariarne Titmus and past holders Katie Ledecky and Summer
- [Dame Ruia Merena Morrison DNZM MBE](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/dame-ruia-merena-morrison-dnzm-mbe/) - Unveiled as one of the new additions into the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s digital exhibition. ‘Breaking Boundaries in Black Tennis’ International Tennis Hall of Fame Announces Additions to Breaking Boundaries Digital ExhibitNine new additions to the living exhibit include current tennis stars, groundbreaking administrators and community developers representing five nations. FEBRUARY 1, 2024, NEWPORT,
- [NGĀI TAHU SWIMMER WINS SUPREME MĀORI SPORTS AWARD](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/ngai-tahu-swimmer-wins-supreme-maori-sports-award/) - Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather was named Māori Sportsperson of the Year at the 2023 Māori Sports Awards held in the Bay of Plenty tonight (25 November). Whakaata Māori will screen delayed coverage of the black-tie awards ceremony in a two-hour special screening on Sunday 26 November 2023 at 6.30 PM. Fairweather (Ngāi Tahu) has smashed
- [FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2023 MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/finalists-announced-for-2023-maori-sports-awards/) - A world-class field of athletes, administrators, coaches and teams will vie for top honours at the 2023 Māori Sports Awards later this month (November). For the first time in its 33-year history, the national awards organiser – Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Charitable Trust – will host the event at the Mercury Arena in Mount
- [Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/womens-boxing-hall-of-fame/) - Daniella Smith (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahungunu) The first IBF women’s world champion, is to be inducted into the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame this October. 2010 - IBF WORLD WELTER WEIGHT TILE - JENNIFER Retski GERMANY - WINNER FIRST MĀORI & first women to win a World title from NZ. 2010 - IBF FIGHT OF
- [HE MAIMAI AROHA KI A JASON WYNYARD MNZM](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/he-maimai-aroha-ki-a-jason-wynyard-mnzm/) - Jason Wynyard MNZM (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāpuhi) passed away 3 October 2023, aged 49years. Jason was the holder of over 100 World woodchopping & timber-sport titles. Jason was an almost annual recipient in the 33 year history of the Māori Sports Awards Event... 2020 30in30 A panel selected the top 30 Māori Sportspeople From the past
- [He Maimai Aroha mo Ray Reardon](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/he-maimai-aroha-mo-ray-reardon/) - Former Waikato, Māori All Blacks, Manurewa/Counties, Harlequins and NZ Barbarians rugby stalwart, passed away 15 May 2023. Ray was a close mate of the late Pat Walsh and Albie Pryor and an strong supporter of the Annual Māori Sports Awards, Ray will be missed at the annual rugby/bowls tournament at Mt Maunganui. Our Aroha to
- [He Maimai Aroha mo Taini Karu Jamison OBE (nee Royal) Ngati Maru, Ngai Tahu](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/he-maimai-aroha-mo-taini-karu-jamison-obe-nee-royal-ngati-maru-ngai-tahu/) - Coach World Champion NZ Netball Team 1971 OBE for service to Sport 1973 Life Member Rotorua Netball Life Member BOP Netball Life Member Aotearoa Maori Tennis Former NZ Māori Tennis rep & Champion Māori Sports Hall of Fame inductee Taini Jamison Trophy introduction 2008 Life member Netball NZ 2010 Former Secretary NZ Māori Lawn Tennis
- [Kirikiti Māori](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/kirikiti-maori/) - Tāmaki Makaurau Māori has become New Zealand's first Māori national cricket champion, lifting the new NZC trophy undefeated at the inaugural national tāne tournament in Whangārei. Led by former Auckland Aces rep and Waitākere stalwart Dušan Hakaraia, the team survived a close call against Central Districts Māori on the last morning of the groundbreaking Easter
- [2012 MAORI SPORTS AWARDS ANNOUNCES WORLD-CLASS FINALISTS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/2012-maori-sports-awards-announces-world-class-finalists/) - 5 WHIRINGA-A-RANGI / NOVEMBER 2012 A total of 22 Olympians, three Paralympians, 10 world champions and four world champion teams will vie for top honours at the 2012 Maori Sports Awards later this month (November). Gold medal winners in London this year, Olympic canoeist Lisa Carrington and Paralympic swimmer Cameron Leslie, as well as bronze medal
- [LISA CARRINGTON TRIUMPHS AT 2012 MAORI SPORTS AWARDS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/lisa-carrington-triumphs-at-2012-maori-sports-awards/) - 24 WHIRINGA-A-RANGI / NOVEMBER 2012 New Zealand’s first Olympic gold medal winner in women’s sprint canoeing, Lisa Carrington, has won the supreme Albie Pryor Memorial Sports Person of the Year award in Auckland tonight (Saturday 24 November 2012). Carrington, from Ohope Beach, wrote her name into the history books as the first ever winner of
- [Erika Fairweather Wins Silver](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/erika-fairweather-wins-silver/) - Erika Fairweather (Ngāi Tahu) wins two Silver at the FINA World Swimming Championships. Newly crowned Junior Māori Sportswomen, Erika won silver in the 400m freestyle and the 800m freestyle.
- [The 2022 Māori Sports Awards winners and recipients](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/the-2022-maori-sports-awards-winners-and-recipients/) - November 27, 2022 | press release PĀNUI PĀPĀHO / MEDIA STATEMENT Swimming, Squash and Waka Ama head the recipients of the 32nd Aotearoa Māori Sports Awards. The supreme winner was swimming prodigy, Olympian finalist and Commonwealth Games triple gold medalist, Lewis Clareburt (Tainui). World No4 Squash star and Commonwealth Games gold medalist Joelle King (Ngāti
- [2022 MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/2022-maori-sports-awards-finalists-announced/) - MĀORI SPORTS UMPIRE/REFEREEAmber Church – HockeyDesrae Garratt – TennisSelica Winiata – Rugby MĀORI SPORTS ADMINISTRATORBailey Mackey – RugbyKohine Graham – Rugby LeagueAmiria Mita – Waka Ama MĀORI PARA ATHLETEPeter Cowan – Waka AmaJo Beverland – Waka Ama MĀORI SPORTS COACHGlen Wilson – SquashKiwi Campbell – Waka AmaDame Noeline Taurua – NetballSara McGlashan – Cricket MĀORI
- [Sam Gaze adds World Title to his Commonwealth Gold](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/sam-gaze-adds-world-title-to-his-commonwealth-gold/) - Sam punched the air in celebration as he crossed the finish line to win a dramatic short-track race at the Mountainbike World Championships in Les Gets, France. Less than four weeks after striking gold in a New Zealand 1-2 finish with Ben Oliver at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Gaze was able to celebrate another
- [2022 BIRMINGHAM COMMONWEALTH GAMES](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/2022-birmingham-commonwealth-games/) - OVER 67 MĀORI ATHLETES & OFFICIALS TO REPRESENT AOTEAROA AT THE 2022 BIRMINGHAM COMMONWEALTH GAMES (Māori NSO’s and whanau, if you know of any athletes/officials not named - please text us on 0274901237)
- [CAMERON LESLIE HONOURED AT THE NZ SWIM CHAMPS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/cameron-leslie-honoured-at-the-nz-swim-champs/) - Cameron was presented with a gift of a korowai by Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa in recognition of his outstanding feats as a Paralympian. Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini – My success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many thanks to my whanau, friends
- [Dame Lisa Carrington claims K1 500m world championship title for third time](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/lisa-carrington-claims-k1-500m-world-championship-title-for-third-time/) - Five-time Olympic Games gold medallist Dame Lisa Carrington is once again a world champion, securing her third world K1 500m title.In Dartmouth, Nova Scotia in the early hours of Sunday morning (NZ time), Carrington was in a league of her own. Made to work hard for the gold by the strong headwind, Carrington ultimately paddled
- [TAINUI SWIMMER LEWIS CLAREBURT WINS TWO GOLD MEDALS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/tainui-swimmer-lewis-clareburt-wins-two-gold-medals/) - Lewis Clareburt (Waikato, Tainui) has won Gold in the 400m individual medley (Games record) and the 200m Butterfly at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
- [Taumāhekeheke o Birmingham](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/taumahekeheke-o-birmingham/) - Te Pou Hapai Wahine, Joelle King no Ngāti Porou Joelle (Squash) a six medal winner, including 3 gold at Commonwealth Games, will be joined by Te Pou Hapai Tane, Tom Walsh (Shot Put) a two time medal winner which includes gold and silver at Commonwealth Games.
- [Queen's Birthday Honour for Dick Garratt](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/queens-birthday-honour-for-dick-garratt/) - GARRATT, Mr Richard (Dick) - Ngāi TūhoeMNZM (Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit)For services to tennis and Māori sports Dick said he was humbled by the recognition and only accepted the honour as tribute to the late Albie Pryor who founded the Aotearoa Maori Sports Awards Trust, Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa. "My
- [Dame Lisa Carrington Claims Supreme Halberg Award Honours](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/dame-lisa-carrington-claims-supreme-halberg-award-honours/) - Dame Lisa Carrington Te Aitanga ā Māhaki, Ngāti Porou has received the supreme Halberg Award during the 59th ISPS Handa Halberg Awards ceremony presented by Her Excellency The Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand. Sky Sport Emerging Talent winner: Erika Fairweather Ngā Tahu (swimming)
- [Indigenous Yale athlete poised to strike](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/indigenous-yale-athlete-poised-to-strike/) - Dan NinhamSpecial to Indian Country Today Violette Perry’s Indigenous values have driven her into an elite world of athletic competition. The Māori woman from New Zealand — who now attends Yale University where she competes in water polo and track and field — told Indian Country Today that her core values have defined her training and competition. “In Te Ao Māori, a
- [TIARN COLLINS (Ngāi Tahu) 1374](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/tiarn-collins-ngai-tahu-1374/) - Selected for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games Tiarn will compete in the snowboard slopestyle and big air in Beijing Official Olympic Stats
- [Winston Reid opens up pathway for future Māori footballers](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/winston-reid-opens-up-pathway-for-future-maori-footballers/) - Nineteen-year-old forward Jeremiah Ruawhare is the first to be granted a US college scholarship through Reid's foundation. Winston Reid helping young Māori footballers achieve their dreamsThe All Whites skipper's foundation has helped young forward Jeremiah Ruawhare earn a US college scholarship. As a result, there's no wiping this smile from Ruawhare's face, with the young
- [NEW YEARS HONOURS FOR TWO MĀORI ATHLETES](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/new-years-honours-for-two-maori-athletes/) - TE HIRA, Ms Jane (nee Maxwell) Ngāpuhi NZOMFor services to sport Ms Jane Te Hira is the first woman to represent New Zealand in three different sporting codes, namely basketball, softball and hockey from the 1950s.1953-1955 NZ Indoor Basketball Team1954-1955 NZ Softball Team1956 NZ Hockey Team (World championships) Kahurangi Dame Lisa Marie Carrington (Te Aitanga
- [2021 MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/2021-maori-sports-awards/) - Te Ao Toa Māori Sports Awards 2021 Special A year in review of Māori sporting achievement featuring our Māori Olympians. Due to Covid and international restrictions, Aotearoa Māori Sports Awards Charitable Trust supported by Te Ao Toa on Māori Television, present a special television episode. Te Ao Toa Māori Sports Awards 2021 SpecialSunday 12 December,
- [CURRENT MĀORI OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC MEDAL WINNERS  – TOKYO 2020](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/current-maori-olympic-medal-winners-tokyo-2020/) - PARALYMPIC MEDAL WINNERS GOLD MEDIALISTS Holly ROBINSON (Ngāi Tahu) GOLD - Athletics Javelin F46 Holly ROBINSON (Ngāi Tahu) GOLD - Athletics Javelin F46 OLYMPIC MEDAL WINNERS GOLD MEDIALISTS Lisa CARRINGTON (Ngāti Porou / Te Aitanga ā Māhaki) GOLD - K1 -200m Lisa CARRINGTON (Ngāti Porou / Te Aitanga ā Māhaki) GOLD - K1 -500m Lisa
- [Black Ferns women's sevens team wins prestigious Olympic award](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/black-ferns-womens-sevens-team-wins-prestigious-olympic-award/) - The Black Ferns sevens have been announced as the best female team at the Tokyo Olympic Games, at the Association of National Olympic Committees Awards in Crete, Greece.The team received the prestigious Tokyo 2020 award virtually at the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) Awards, which were held in Crete. https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/300437712/black-ferns-womens-sevens-team-wins-prestigious-olympic-award
- [WAKA NATHAN](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/waka-nathan-kua-hinga-te-totara-i-te-waonui-a-tane/) - 'Kua hinga te tōtara i Te Waonui-a-Tāne.'I Mate 24/09/2021, Ona tau 81Kaumatua, Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa E Waka, te Mana-nui! o nga papa Takaro-Whutupaoro-o-Te Ao, moe mai ra, moe mai i to Moengaroa.Our inspirational Chiefly warrior, Waka, who graced the Rugby Fields of the World, sleep now in your Great-sleep-of-peace.E kore koe e warewaretia
- [He aituā](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/he-aitua/) - Pine Rangitaupea Harrison(Ngāti Porou ki Harataunga ki Mataora) Kua hinga te heamana o Te Tohu Taakaro o Aoteraoa Charitable TrustWe the trustees and officers of the Aotearoa Māori Sports Awards, with heavy hearts farewell our humble and very wise Chairman Pine Rangitaupea Harrison who passed away on the 2nd July 2021. Renew, Pine with Te
- [Lifetime Achievement Award](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/lifetime-achievement-award/) - Sir Eion and Jan, Lady Edgar Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to Dick Garratt at the 2021 New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards in Hamilton on Monday, June 21, 2021.
- [Pat Walsh Bowls Tournament Postponed](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/pat-walsh-bowls-tournament-postponed/)
- [2020 MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/2020-maori-sports-awards/) - The Aotearoa Māori Sports Awards Charitable Trust in celebrating its 30 years of existence is hosting an innovative awards event this year due to Covid and international restrictions with a 3 episode television series entitled ’30 in 30’ where a panel will debate the selection of the 30 most influential Māori Sportspeople of the past
- [TV series to honour 30 years of Māori greats](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/tv-series-to-honour-30-years-of-maori-greats/) - Dominion Post articleTony Smith Dominion-Post-6-Feb-2021Download
- [HANNAH GREEN](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/hannah-green/) - HANNAH GREEN (Te Whānau a Apanui, Ngāti Maniapoto) R/U CME Group Tour Championship.
- [Portia Woodman World Rugby Women’s Sevens Player of the Decade](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portia-woodman-world-rugby-womens-sevens-player-of-the-decade/) - Black Ferns’ Portia Woodman (Ngāpuhi) took home the women’s sevens player of the decade award, Woodman also won the women’s try of the decade award for her effort against the United States in the semi-final of the 2017 World Cup.
- [Our Truth, Tā Mātou Pono: Monocultural sports coverage has marginalised Māori stars](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/our-truth-ta-matou-pono-monocultural-sports-coverage-has-marginalised-maori-stars/) - Our Truth, Tā Mātou Pono is a Stuff project investigating the history of racism. Part one has focused on Stuff and its newspapers, and how we have portrayed Māori. Tony Smith looks at the history of how Māori have been represented in the sports pages. RICKY WILSON/STUFFOur Truth, Tā Mātou Pono: Dick Garratt of the Māori Sports Awards Trustworthy,
- [RUIA MORRISON DOCO WINS NZTV BEST SPORTS PROGRAMME](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/winners-announced-in-the-2020-new-zealand-television-awards/) - 2019 ‘SPINOFF’ created a documentary series called “SCRATCHED” starring Ruia ‘From Rotorua to Wimbledon: the unlikely tale of lost tennis legend Ruia Morrison’ One of New Zealand’s most successful tennis players has fallen through the cracks of sporting history. The two episodes tell the story of Ruia Morrison, Wimbledon quarter finalist. This documentary series was
- [With Lisa Carrington](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/with-lisa-carrington/) - This mini doco series follows the iconic New Zealand sportswoman over a 6-month period, exploring who she is and how she has come to where she is today. Four episode's to watch at play stuff.
- [NEW CLOSING DATE FOR SKILLS ACTIVE MĀORI SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/skills-active-maori-sports-scholarship/) - Since 1999, Skills Active have been proud partners of Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Charitable Trust in providing scholarships for promising and outstanding Māori athletes in support of their sporting and academic careers. This year Skills Active is offering a scholarship of $5,000 to a male or female athlete of Māori descent (aged from 16
- [HE TOHU AROHA KI A MARGARET ANNE RUAWAIOTERANGI HIHA (O TE WHANAU RAURETI)](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/he-tohu-aroha-ki-a-margaret-anne-ruawaioterangi-hiha-o-te-whanau-raureti/) - IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARGARET ANNE RUWAIOTERANGI HIHA (NEE RAURETI) ….............Na nga kaiwhakahaere o Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa. Mai ra ano i te timatanga o te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa i te tau 1991 ko tetahi o nga tino rangatira kaumatua o te Poari ko te wahine humarire nei a Margaret Hiha. Ina tata
- [A moment with Dick Garratt](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/a-moment-with-dick-garratt/)
- [PAT WALSH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/pat-walsh-memorial-scholarship-recipients/) - Presented Sunday 15 March at Bridge Park Bowling Club
- [MAORI ATHLETES ON THE WORLDS PODIUMES](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/maori-athletes-on-the-worlds-podiumes/) - TIARN COLLINS (Ngāi Tahu) Snowboard Slopestyle 17 February 2020Kiwi Tiarn Collins has won the latest round of the men's slopestyle Snowboard World Cup in Calgary, Canada.The 21-year-old has won with a score of 80.50 points, beating Japan's Ruki Tobita into second. Compatriot Carlos Garcia Knight finished 33rd.Collins sustained a shoulder injury just days before he
- [MAORI SUCCESS AT THE HALBERGS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/maori-success-at-the-halbergs/) - He Whakamihi ki a Kahurangi Noeline Taurua DNZM, Lisa Carrington MNZM, Sid Going MBE. Seven individual Māori athletes were finalists in the Halberg awards and numerous others where in team finalists, below is a list of Māori winners: Sportswomen of the year award – Lisa Carrington MNZM (Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki, Ngāti Porou)Coach of the year –
- [Lessen Huiarangi (Ngāi Te Rangi) RWC Bowls scholarship recipient](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/lessen-huiarangi-ngai-te-rangi-rwc-bowls-scholarship-recipient/) - Lessen from Waihi and Katikati College Rugby Captain, and a national Judo champion, with overall level 2 excellence endorsement, was the recipient of this years MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS RWC RUGBY SCHOLARSHIP GRANT at the Peter Johnstone Memorial Bowls at Mt Maunganui last Wednesday 5 February.
- [The 2019 Māori Sports Awards winners and recipients](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/the-2019-maori-sports-awards-winners-and-recipients/) - December 1, 2019 | press release PĀNUI PĀPĀHO / MEDIA STATEMENT 01 TIHEMA / 01 DECEMBER 2019 WORLD CHAMPION CANOE RACER – LISA CARRINGTON (Te Aitanga ā Māhaki, Ngāti Porou) AND WORLD CHAMPION NETBALL COACH – NOELINE TAURUA (Ngāpuhi) WERE CROWNED DUAL WINNERS OF THE SUPREME AWARD ‘ RONGOMARAEROA’ at the 29th ALBIE PRYOR MEMORIAL
- [29th AOTEAROA MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS 2019 – ANNOUNCES FINALISTS & RECIPIENTS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/29th-aotearoa-maori-sports-awards-2019-announces-finalists-recipients/) - E tohu ana Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa i ēnei tangata i whai waahi ki te pō whakahirahira 29, ki te whakanui i ngā kaitaakaro Māori o Aotearoa.Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa announces world-class finalists for the 29th Aotearoa Māori Sports Awards Event.Māori World Champions and Māori Hall of Fame inductees head the list of
- [How to watch this years 2019 awards from home](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/how-to-watch-this-years-2019-awards-from-home/) - LIVE STREAMING Māori Television https://www.maoritelevision.com/live/4 https://www.maoritelevision.com/shows/maori-sports-awards-2019 Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MaoriTVSports/videos/532676000920385/ The Māori Television pre-show is playing now. TV Māori Television will screen an hour and a half highlights of the Māori Sports Awards 7:00pm to 8:30pm Sunday 1 December.
- [Coxswain Caleb Shepherd (Ngāti Porou) leads women’s eight to a world gold medal.](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/coxswain-caleb-shepherd-ngati-porou-leads-womens-eight-to-a-world-gold-medal/) - Former Olympian and world champion coxswain lead the women to an exceptional victory on the final day at Austria.
- [LISA & ERIKA ON TOP OF THE WORLD](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/lisa-erika-on-top-of-the-world/) - Lisa Carrington (Te Aitanga ā Māhaki, Ngāti Porou) winning her seventh successive women’s K1 200m world canoe sprint title, including the K1 500m - and Erika Fairweather (Ngāi Tahu) winning gold in the 200-metre freestyle at the junior world swimming championships. NGA MIHI TINO NUI KI A KORUA
- [Te Taitokerau Māori Sports Awards 2019 – nominations closing soon](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/te-taitokerau-maori-sports-awards-2019-nominations-closing-soon/) - Te Rūnanga Ā Iwi O Ngāpuhi is the tribal authority representing the interests, dreams and aspirations of Ngāpuhi, the largest Iwi in Aotearoa. Our role is to create a Centre of Excellence by having a presence, being relevant and influential in the cultural, social, environmental and economic advancement of our people. We reach out across
- [Jones & Wiki NRL Hall of Fame inductees](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/jones-wiki-nrl-hall-of-fame-inductees/) - Stacey Jones (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāpuhi) & Ruben Wiki (Ngāpuhi) will tonight be inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame in Sydney and join the only other New Zealander to be inducted, Mark Graham. Nga mihi tino nui ki a korua
- [CLAREBURT WINS WORLD SWIMMING BRONZE](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/clareburt-wins-world-swimming-bronze/) - Two time junior Māori sportsman of the year, Lewis Clareburt (Waikato, Tainui) won bronze in the 400 medley at the World swimming championships in Gwangju, South Korea = Lewis’s time smashed the national record by more than 2 sec.
- [JANAE WHAKARAU WORLD TAEKWON DO CHAMPION](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/janae-whakarau-world-taekwon-do-champion/) - Sixteen-year-old Levin Taekwon Do practitioner Janae Whakarau (Ngāti Ruanui/Ngāti Raukawa) is the best in the world in both individual and team power breaking in her sport. She won gold in both at the recent World Championships in Inzell, Germany, but said the idea that she's the junior number one in the world, is "a little
- [JESSIE SMITH WINS WORLD JUNIOR BMX TITLE](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/jessie-smith-wins-world-junior-bmx-title/) - 18 year old Jessie Smith (Ngāti Kahungungu, Te Wairoa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua) won the world junior BMX final in Belgium.
- [Rarauhe Hiriwa, Te kapa poitarawhiti toa o te Ao Silver Ferns world Netball champions](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/rarauhe-hiriwa-te-kapa-poitarawhiti-toa-o-te-ao-silver-ferns-world-netball-champions/) - Noeline Taurua (Ngāpuhi) coached NZ Silver Ferns team beat Australia 52-51 in the final after defeating England in the semi-final.
- [Kōrero from CEO of the Māori Sports Awards, Dick Garratt.](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/korero-from-ceo-of-the-maori-sports-awards-dick-garratt/) - We are getting ready for another Huge night for Māori in sport. This November will celebrate our 29th Awards night.
- [2 GOLDS FOR SHANNON McILROY](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/2-golds-for-shannon-mcilroy/) - Today, Shannon (Ngāti Porou) won the Asia Pacific singles gold medal defeating Canada’s Ryan Bester 21-20 in the final after been down 0-10, earlier in the tournament Shannon won the doubles gold medal with Gary Lawson. Nga mihi tino nui ki a Shannon, te Toa o te Ao Maita
- [TE KARAHIPI MAHARATANGA ā PAT WALSH 2019](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/te-karahipi-maharangatanga-a-pat-walsh-2019/) - Pat Walsh Memorial Bowls Tournament, hosted at Bridge Park Bowling Club, Sunday 17 March (St Patricks Day) X4 recipients received $1k sports goods scholarships each, they were: Liam HILL Ngāti Kahungunu LAWN BOWLSRuth DEAN Ngāpuhi, Kūki Āirani VOLLEYBALL, TOUCH, SEVENS, NETBALLRosa Wikitoria MURU Waikato, Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Maniapoto FOOTBALL & TENNISOliver Tahana PARKINSON Whakatōhea, Te
- [I TAE TUAWHA TE TIMA TAKIWHITU MAORI MŌ NGĀ KURA TUARUA KI NGAA WHAKATAETAE TAKIWHITU O TE AO](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/i-tae-tuawha-te-tima-takiwhitu-maori-mo-nga-kura-tuarua-ki-ngaa-whakataetae-takiwhitu-o-te-ao/) - 4th in the World at the ‘World Secondary Schools Sevens Championships’ held at Bell Park Pakuranga, Auckland on the 14 & 15 December 2018. Maori had to surrender 6X players to the NZ Condor sevens team, and Maori players were spread across Samoa, Nuie, Cook Islands and Australia – shows the depth of our talent
- [COMMONWEALTH GAMES MEDALIST CLAREBURT HONORED WITH MĀORI AWARD](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/commonwealth-games-medalist-clareburt-honored-with-maori-award/) - BY LORETTA RACENovember 29th, 2018 Kiwi teenager Lewis Clareburt topped off his breakout year with yet another accolade. This week, the surprise Commonwealth Games bronze medalist in the 400m IM took home the Tama a Ranginui Award at the 2018 Māori Awards Ceremony. Arriving in New Zealand more than 1,000 years ago from their Polynesian homeland of Hawaiki, Māori are the
- [Carrington Wins Supreme Māori Sports Award for the 5th Time](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/carrington-wins-supreme-maori-sports-award-for-the-5th-time/) - 8 time world champion canoe paddler, Lisa Carrington MNZM (Te Aitanga ā Māhaki, Ngāti Porou) took out the ‘Rongmaraeroa’ Māori Sportsperson of the year for a fifth time, and in the process took out the ‘Hineahuone’ Senior Māori Sportswoman Award for an incredible seventh time. Other major winners on the night were; Senior Māori Sportsman
- [MSA CURRENT 2018 NOMINATIONS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/msa-current-2018-nominations/) - (MORE NOMINATIONS ARE CURRENTLY BEING COLLATED & ARE TO BE ADDED) SENIOR MAORI SPORTSMAN: Sam GAZE (Mountain Bike) Dylan KENNETT (Cycling) Jared WAEREA-HAREGREAVES (Rugby League) Rieko IOANE (Rugby) Joseph MANU (Rugby League) Rota ELLIOTT (Body Building) Shannon McILROY (Lawn Bowls) Cody TAYLOR (Rugby) Dalin WATENE-ZELEZNIAK (Rugby League) Robert WHITTAKER (UFC) Trent BOLT (Cricket)
- [FINALISTS ANNOUNCED](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/finalists-announced/) - FINALISTS & INDIVIDUAL MAORI WORLD CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2018 MAORI SPORTS AWARDS SENIOR MĀORI SPORTSMAN – Te Tama ā Tanenuiārangi: Sam GAZE (Te Atiawa) MOUNTAIN BIKE Shannon McIlroy (Ngāti Porou) LAWN BOWLS Rieko IOANE (Te Whānau a Apanui) RUGBY Dallin WATENE-ZELEZNIAK (Ngāti Maru) RUGBY LEAGUE SENIOR MĀORI SPORTSWOMAN - Hineahuone: Lisa Carrington (Te
- [Te Taitokerau Māori Sports Awards winners](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/te-taitokerau-maori-sports-awards-winners/) - Winners of the 2018 awards are as follows: Coach Award Noelene Taurua (Ngapuhi, Ngati Whatua, Ngati Rehia) Silver Ferns head coach and a highly ranked coach in netball. Noeline has taken a new start up club (Sunshine Coast lightning) to back to back winners of the Australian Suncorp Super Netball championship - regarded as the
- [25TH AOTEAROA MAORI TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/25th-aotearoa-maori-table-tennis-championships-results/) - 2018 Maori Nationals Open Men's Singles Hyrum Sunnex Open Women’s Singles Eileen Davenport Open Men's Doubles Jackson Bray Taylor and Malachi Natana-Patuwairua Open Women's Doubles Eileen Davenport and Phyllis Hoete O40 Men’s Singles Hyrum Sunnex O40 Women's Singles Eilleen Davenport O40 Men’s Doubles Hyrum Sunnex and Ray Sheath O50 Men’s Singles Quentin Hoete O50
- [TUAKANA RUGBY LEAGUE – TOURNAMENT RESULTS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/tuakana-rugby-league-tournament-results/) - Wahine Toa Grade Winners: Te Arawa Runners Up: Ngati Umutahi Player of the Tournament: Rona Peters Waka Grade Winners: He Waka Eke Noa Runners Up: Te Puaha o Waikato Player of the Tournament: Darren Kingi Rohe Grade Winners: Raukawa ki Runga Runners Up: Kotahitanga Player of the Tournament: Manaia Osbourne Best Haka (Wahine):
- [GOLD COAST BASED ‘THE KOI BOYS’ TO PERFORM AT THE 2018 PRESTIGIOUS MAORI SPORTS AWARDS, SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER AT MANUKAU](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/gold-coast-based-the-koi-boys-to-perform-at-the-2018-prestigious-maori-sports-awards-saturday-24-november-at-manukau/) - For almost a decade, the charismatic all-singing, all-dancing, all-harmonising Koi Boys, have been crooning, dancing and entertaining as a collective, ranging from Motown classics through to current pop hits, The Koi Boys are made up of Danny Faifai, Kevin Keepa and Ngahere "Nuz" Ngatai.
- [Aotearoa Māori Tag Football 2018 ITFF Tag World Cup](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/aotearoa-maori-tag-football-2018-itff-tag-world-cup/)
- [CLASH of the CULTURES](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/clash-of-the-cultures/)
- [25TH AOTEAROA MAORI TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS OCT 20-21](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/25th-aotearoa-maori-table-tennis-championships-oct-20-21/) - AOTEAROA MAORI TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION INC presents the 2018 Maori National Table Tennis Championships October 20th and 21st, 2018 Waitemata Table Tennis Stadium 72a Seymour Rd, Sunnyvale, Auckland AMTA Maori Open 2018 Entry Form
- [Aotearoa Maori Bowls – National Rohe Tournament Winners](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/aotearoa-maori-bowls-national-rohe-tournament-winners/) - Women: were Tamaki Makaurau: Doreen Jensen (Skip), Gaylene Harvey (3), Natarsha Grimshaw (2), and McKenzie Blucher, winning 5/6 Games. Runner - Up Ladies: were Tai Tokerau - 4/7 Men: were Taranaki: Laurence Hori, Kevan Sellars, Tobyn Hori, Wayne Te Huki. Runner Up- Waikato: John Kanawa, Henry Te Moni, Wayne Pakinga & Hopa Bell. Taonga for
- [Lawn bowls champ encourages more Māori to participate in the sport](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/lawn-bowls-champ-encourages-more-maori-to-participate-in-the-sport/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgu4BV7GtH4
- [RWC RUGBY SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/rwc-rugby-scholarship-recipient/) - AT THE RECENT PETER JOHNSTONE MEMORIAL BOWLS TOURNAMENT AT MT MAUNGANUI, PROMISING BOP RUGBY SEVENS RUGBY PLAYER – HOPE GARNER FROM TAURANGA GIRLS COLLEGE WAS THE RECIPIENT OF THE MAORI SPORTS AWARDS RWC RUGBY SCHOLARSHIP. HOPE IS PICTURED WITH FORMER ALL BLACK SIR BRYAN WILLIAMS & FORMER MAORI ALL BLACK ERROL BRAIN AT THE PRESENTATION
- [SHANNON McILROY WINS TWO NZ BOWLS TITLES](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/shannon-mcilroy-wins-two-nz-bowls-titles/) - 2017 Senior Maori Sportsman finalists & World lawn bowls singles champion, Shannon (Ngāti Porou) from the Stoke Club in Nelson won the 2018 Bowls NZ singles final at the Taieri Bowling Club, then went on to win the fours, wife Amy came R/U in her fours final.
- [The 2017 Māori Sports Awards winners and recipients](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/the-2017-maori-sports-awards-winners-and-recipients/) - PĀNUI PĀPĀHO / MEDIA STATEMENT 2 TĪHEMA/ DECEMBER 2017 IRB World rugby conquerors Portia Woodman and Reiko triumph again by making a clean sweep at the 2017 Aotearoa Maori Sports Awards. Hosted by Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Charitable Trust at the Vodafone Events Centre in Auckland last night (Saturday 02 December). Portia (Ngāpuhi)winner of
- [MAORI RUGBY RAISE SIX INDIVIDUAL TROPHIES AT THE 2017 NZ RUGBY AWARDS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/maori-rugby-raise-six-individual-trophies-at-the-2017-nz-rugby-awards/) - With IRB World Rugby breakthrough player of the year and Maori Sportsman/Sportsperson of the Year, Rieko Ioane the Tom French Memorial Maori player award. OTHER MAORI WINNERS ON THE NIGHT WERE: SID TATANA - Charles Monro Rugby Volunteer of the Year BEN O’KEEFIE - New Zealand Rugby Referee of the Year PORTIA WOODMAN - Fans
- [RAELENE CASTLE (Ngapuhi) CEO, AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/raelene-castle-ngapuhi-ceo-australian-rugby-union/) - Nga mihi tino nui ki a Raelene, on your appointment, as you achieve once again as a CEO on the world’s platforms of sporting administration. Raelene is the former CEO of the Bulldogs NRL club, former CEO of Netball NZ, a recipient of the 2013 Maori Sports Awards Administrator of the Year Award, Raelene’s mum
- [27th AOTEAROA MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS 2017 - ANNOUNCES FINALISTS & RECIPIENTS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/27th-aotearoa-maori-sports-awards-2017-announces-finalists-recipients/) - 11 Individual Maori World Champions and 47 Maori in World Champion Teams head the list of recipients & finalists who will vie for top honours at the 2017 Aotearoa Māori Sports Awards this December. The 27th Black –Tie awards ceremony will be hosted by Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Charitable Trust at the Vodafone Events
- [PERO CAMERON MNZM INDUCTED INTO THE FIBA HALL OF FAME](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/pero-cameron-mnzm-inducted-into-the-fiba-hall-of-fame/) - New Zealand basketball legend Pero Cameron (MNZM) Ngapuhi became a world legend today (October 1st) when he was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame at a ceremony at FIBA Head Quarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Cameron is the first New Zealander to be inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame (International Basketball Federation)
- [Te kapa Mamaku ki te Ipu o Te Ao](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/te-kapa-mamaku-ki-te-ipu-o-te-ao/) - Te kapa Mamaku ki te Ipu o Te Ao - Black Ferns win Rugby World.
- [Black Ferns Sevens](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/black-ferns-sevens/) - Black Ferns Sevens led by Captain Tyla Nathan-Wong (Ngapuhi) won the 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Women's Series Sevens in Clermont-Ferrand.
- [BLACK SOX – TE TOA O TE AO](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/black-sox-te-toa-o-te-ao/) - THE NZ BLACK SOX, LED BY CAPTAIN NATHAN NUKUNUKU Ngati Porou DEFEATED AUSTRALIA 6-4 IN THE FINAL TO WIN THE 2017 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN WHITEHORSE, CANADA. THIS GAVE THE NZ BLACK SOX THEIR 7TH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
- [HAWKES BAY WOMENS DUATHLON 2017](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/hawkes-bay-womens-duathlon-2017/) - Kia Ora Whanau, Ironmaori Hawkes Bay Womens Duathlon is two months away. Enter now before we close registrations on the 24th August 2017. Late registrations will be accepted on the day but there won't be a T-Shirt, so don't miss out ladies.
- [Te Arawa Awards 2017 Nominations are now OPEN](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/te-arawa-awards-2017-nominations-are-now-open/) - Tēnā tātou, Nominations for the Te Arawa Awards 2017 are now open! The nominations close July 28th. The links for the nomination forms are available below: Te Arawa Rangatahi Achievement Awards: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecPXcFgaeCHBP6b-sO2ZNJImZxw5FfbJ1J-eoUGGF17aCN6Q/viewform?c=0&w=1 Te Arawa Iwi Awards: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXt96VgAYBHohA9bCUbSk5RgUXr146Oz4vIiK61yxtT6XLOQ/viewform?c=0&w=1 Te Arawa Sports Awards: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_up_vPG2YcrO3Xu_PatNNypQgakqALAzNMWNqC_cZ_JNnYw/viewform?c=0&w=1 Ngā Mihi
- [PAT WALSH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/pat-walsh-memorial-scholarships/) - Waimana RIEDLINGER-KAPA (Rugby) Ngapuhi Troy Jacob Tapsell (Football) Ngati Whakaue Katene Clarke (Cricket) Ngapuhi, Ngati Porou Zaylin Matutaera ROSS (Bowls) Ngai Tai ki Torere
- [RWC Recipient](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/rwc-recipient/) - William NGATAI (RUGBY) Ngai Te Rangi, Ngai Tukairangi, Pirirakau Tauranga Boys College Gordon Tietjens 7s Champions. Captain Tauranga Boys College First XV Tauranga Boys College Player of the Year 2016 BOP Under 18 Rugby Rep Chiefs Under 18 Rugby Team
- [KATENE CLARKE – SELECTED NZ U18 CRICKET TEAM](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/katene-clarke-selected-nz-u18-cricket-team/) - Katene Clarke (brother of Tamati ex ND player and son of Te Rau) in the NZ U18 team - selected to prepare for the U19 World Cup next season. Katene was an outstanding performer at the NZ U 19 tournament in December, scoring 279 runs at an average of 46 per innings.
- [SUPREME HALBERG AWARD WINNER – LISA CARRINGTON](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/supreme-halberg-award-winner-lisa-carrington/) - Nga mihi tino nui ki a koe Lisa Lisa Carrington Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga ā Māhaki last night won – Sportswomen of the Year and the Supreme Halberg Award Winner at the 54th Halberg Foundation Sports Awards – this award sits alongside her 2016 Maori Sportsperson of the Year Award. Lisa, firstly had to overcome
- [McCaw Lewis Northern Districts Maori men’s team](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/mccaw-lewis-northern-districts-maori-mens-team/) - The McCaw Lewis Northern Districts Maori men’s team start a 3 match programme with a game against a Kaipaki Invitation team at Kaipaki on Sunday. Captained by Waikato Valley stalwart Leighton Parsons, the first team for 2017 is a mix of experienced senior players and young promising Maori cricketers identified at the Northern Districts Senior
- [Māori Sports Awards RWC Rugby Scholarships](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/maori-sports-awards-rwc-rugby-scholarships/)
- [Māori Sports Awards 2016 – best one yet?](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/maori-sports-awards-2016-best-one-yet/) - The Māori Sports Awards are set to kick off tomorrow night, and the CEO of the awards, Dick Garratt, believes that in terms of nominees, this year has to be the most successful, and it’s going to be a tough call. Te Karere TVNZ
- [2016 Awards Television Coverage](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/2016-awards-television-coverage/) - Te Reo:Intermediate Live web stream Saturday 26 November, 6.00 i te po. Repeats, Sunday 27 November, 3.00pm. Celebrating the best in Māori Sport. We present coverage of Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa - Māori Sports Awards 2016, honouring top Māori sports people in various categories. To be held on Saturday, 26 November 2016 at the
- [2016 AOTEAROA MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS ANNOUNCES  OLYMPIC & WORLD-CLASS FINALISTS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/2016-aotearoa-maori-sports-awards-announces-olympic-world-class-finalists/) - Maori Olympics medallists and Maori World Champions head the list of finalists who will vie for top honours at the 2016 Aotearoa Māori Sports Awards this November. Maori representation at this year’s Rio Summer Olympics, totalling 43 athletes, 8 officials, 2 Maori representing Australia and 4 Maori in the Rio Paralympics. Lisa Carrington was
- [Our 2015 25th Māori Sports Awards winners](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/our-2015-25th-maori-sports-awards-winners/) - The 2015 25th Māori Sports Awards winners and recipients are: MĀUI TIKITIKI-Ā-TARANGA – Māori Sports Administrator of the Year: Lana Aitken (Ngāi Te Rangi) - TE WHAKAPAKARI TĪNANA TE ARATIATIA – Māori Sports Umpire/Referee of the Year: Glen Jackson (Ngāi Tahu) - RUGBY TE TOIHUAREWA – Disabled Māori Sports Person of the Year: Emma Foy (Ngāti Kahu) - PARA-CYCLING NGĀ IKA Ā
- [DUAL WORLD TITLES FOR LISA CARRINGTON](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/dual-world-titles-for-lisa-carrington/) - The Whakatane paddler claimed her fourth consecutive world title in the K1 200m in Milan, adding to the K1 500m crown she collected for the first time a day earlier. Lisa now has four World titles and one Olympic Gold.
- [LISA & KAYLA WIN GOLD IN 1ST WORLD CUP FOR 2015 AT PORTUGAL](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/lisa-kayla-win-gold-in-1st-world-cup-for-2015-at-portugal/) - Lisa CARRINGTON Ngati Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki the current Olympic & World Champion Took out Gold in the K1 200m and the K1 500m events. Kayla IMRIE Te Whakatohea won Gold in the K4 500m with team mates: Jaimee Lovett, Aimee Fisher, and Caitlin Ryan. Kayla was a recipient of the Skills Active Maori Sports Awards
- [Aotearoa Maori Netball – GOLD MEDAL WINNERS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/aotearoa-maori-netball-gold-medal-winners/) - The undefeated Aotearoa Maori Netball team beat Australia in the final to win the prestigious International Secondary Schools Challenge Tournament, hosted in Malaysia. Back left to right Clarke McKenzie (Physio) Te Aroha Clarke ( Head Coach) Brooklyn Mete, Antonia Hei Hei, Kelsey McPhee, Kristina Tipene, Jermaine Howard Vallance, Renee Savai’inaea, Daniel Short (Manager) Rebecca Gable
- [Maori Women's Business Leader of the year – Mavis MULLINS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/maori-womens-business-leader-of-the-year-mavis-mullins/) - Governing for present and future generations Mavis Mullins Te Atihaunui-a-Paparangi, Te Arawa From shearing shed hand to corporate strategist to company director - it has been quite a journey for Mavis Mullins. The latest accolade she has received is from Auckland University, which has just named her its Maori Women's Business Leader of the year.
- [POROPORAKI NA TE TOHU TĀKARO O AOTEAROA KI TE KAIWHAKAWĀ MICK BROWN.](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/poroporaki-na-te-tohu-takaro-o-aotearoa-ki-te-kaiwhakawa-mick-brown/) - E Te Kaihautu, e Te Ringa Whakatau-I-Te-Tika! Ko koe ra te tohunga nāu nei i waihanga te Ture Whakaruruhau mo te rangatahi kua taka nei ki te hē. Ko te mihi, e kore e mutu! Kua ngaro to reo, te korokoro tui e aumiri nei i te
- [TOKI & KEENAN WIN 2015 NZ TRACK & FIELD TITLES](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/toki-keenan-win-2015-nz-track-field-titles/) - Tama TOKI Ngapuhi Won the NZ title for Senior Men's 400m in 47.47sec. Tama continues as a member of the High Performance Squad for Athletics NZ and was a Skills Active Maori Sports Awards Scholarship recipient in 2010. Te Rina KEENAN Ngapuhi, Ngati Porou Won the NZ title for Womens shot put, with a 15.03m
- [TE KAPA HAKA O TE WHANAU-A-APANUI WIN TE MATATINI](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/te-kapa-haka-o-te-whanau-a-apanui-win-te-matatini/) - Led by male and female leaders Tamati Waaka and Puao Whauwhau the Eastern Bay of Plenty roopu took out the 2015 Duncan McIntyre Trophy at Putaringamotu (Hagley Park) Christchurch, and were crowned “Te Toa Whakuihuwaka” (overall aggregate winners) Members of this roopu also performed at the National Maori Sports Awards in November 2014 Photos
- [ANBL TROPHY MO NZ BREAKERS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/anbl-trophy-mo-nz-breakers/) - The SkyCity NZ Breakers defeated the Cairns Taipans at the North Shore Events Centre to win the ANBL Trophy for the 4th time in 5 years. Key Maori members of the team were small forward Reuben Te Rangi and assistant coaches Judd Flavell and Paul Henare Reuben Te Rangi - 2010 Junior Maori Sportsman of
- [STACEY JONES INDUCTED TO THE NZ SPORTS HALL OF FAME](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/stacey-jones-inducted-to-the-nz-sports-hall-of-fame/) - Stacey JONES Ngati Maniapoto, Ngapuhi Taken from the Mad Butchers Newsletter “Well Done the Little General I have decided that I did not give enough recognition to one our all time greats, the Little General Stacey Jones, who has been inducted into the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame. We hear about the Sports Hall
- [TE WERA BISHOP LANDS USA MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL CONTRACT](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/te-wera-bishop-lands-usa-major-league-baseball-contract/) - Te Wera BISHOP Ngāti Maniapoto, Te Whānau a Apanui Inks contract with Major League Baseball's Milwaukee Brewers Te Wera Bishop's Major League Baseball dream is alive again after the young Kiwi catcher signed a contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. Bishop, 21, has signed a minor league contract with the Brewers after impressing their MLB manager
- [WORLD CHAMPION CYCLISTS FROM NGAI TAHU](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/world-champion-cyclists-from-ngai-tahu/) - Pieter BULLING Ngai Tahu and Dulan KENNETT Ngai Tahu along with Alex Frame and Marc Ryan won gold in the men's team pursuit at the UCI Track World Championships in Paris. Pieter and Dulan (pictured at left in team photo) Photo courtesy PHOTOSPORT
- [PAT WALSH MEMORIAL BOWLS RECIPIENTS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/pat-walsh-memorial-bowls-recipients/) - Although delayed to Sunday 15 February 2015, this annual event where X6 Maori Sports Awards Scholarships are presented, and the recipients pictured with past All Blacks; Bryan Williams, Bill Curry, Waka Nathan (holding the Pat Walsh memorial trophy) and Barry Thomas, were from left to right: Ruhia HENARE-SAMUELS – Netball MacKenzie BLUCHER – Lawn Bowls
- [LUKA CONNOR 1ST RECIPIENT OF THE MAORIS SPORTS AWARDS RWC SCHOLARSHIP](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/luka-connor-1st-recipient-of-the-maoris-sports-awards-rwc-scholarship/) - Te hutupōro Karahipi nō Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Presented at the annual Mount Maunganui Bowls Rugby Tournament, a scholarship/grant of $1,000 was presented to Luka, who was picked from the WBOP rugby clubs and Colleges, Luka CONNOR Whakatohea SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS: • BOP Womens Volcanix WPC team (named forward of the year) • Black Ferns
- [FATHER AND SON SCORE SUPREME MĀORI SPORTS AWARD](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/father-and-son-score-supreme-maori-sports-award/) - PĀNUI PĀPĀHO / MEDIA STATEMENT 30 WHIRINGA-Ā-RANGI / NOVEMBER 2014 Multiple world champion wood chopper Jason Wynyard and his son, national basketball star Tai Wynyard, are the first ever joint winners of the supreme Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sports Person of the Year award. The Waitākere duo took out the top prize at the 24th
- [Sir Peter Charles Leitch KNZM QSM](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/sir-peter-charles-leitch-knzm-qsm/) - I am gutted that I will be unable to attend this Saturday's 24th Maori Sports Awards at the Vodafone Events Centre, as I am away celebrating my 49th wedding anniversary with my wife, Lady Janice. Especially as my close mate, Stacey Jones ONZM and another good bloke, Phillip Tataurangi, will be inducted into the Maori
- [2014 MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS ANNOUNCES WORLD-CLASS FINALISTS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/2014-maori-sports-awards-announces-world-class-finalists/) - PĀNUI PĀPĀHO / MEDIA STATEMENT 10 WHIRINGA-Ā-RANGI / NOVEMBER 2014 2014 MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS ANNOUNCES WORLD-CLASS FINALISTS A total of 26 world champions – as individuals or team members – are among the recipients and finalists who will vie for top honours at the 2014 Māori Sports Awards later this month (November). The 24th awards
- [CALL FOR MĀORI SPORTS MEDIA AWARD NOMINATIONS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/call-for-maori-sports-media-award-nominations-2/) - PĀNUI PĀPĀHO / MEDIA ADVISORY 5 WHIRINGA-Ā-RANGI / NOVEMBER 2014 CALL FOR MĀORI SPORTS MEDIA AWARD NOMINATIONS The deadline for nominations for a media award aimed at encouraging more positive and expert reporting on Māori sports has been extended until Monday 10 November 2014. The Māori Sports Media Award of the Year – Te
- [DAN PRYOR TO EMULATE HIS GRANDFATHER](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/dan-pryor-to-emulate-his-grandfather/) - Dan PRYOR Ngati Awa, Ngati Rangitihi, Ngai Tuhoe gained selection for NZ Maori All Blacks to play Japan. His Koro was the legend Albie Pryor from Te Teko, who first played for the Maori in 1952 through to the 60’s but in controversial circumstances was not picked for the All Blacks in 1956 against the
- [CHARLIE NGATAI TO CAPTAIN MAORI ALL BLACKS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/charlie-ngatai-to-captain-maori-all-blacks/) - Charlie NGATAI Ngati Porou This former Gisborne Boys High-School product, Chiefs and Taranaki midfielder, has the proud role as Captain of the 2014 Maori All Blacks to take on Japan in two tests in November. Photo courtesy PHOTOSPORT NZ
- [STEVE WATENE MOKOPUNA FOR KIWIS FOUR NATIONS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/steve-watene-mokopuna-for-kiwis-four-nations/) - Dallin WATENE-ZELEZNIAK Ngati Maru Grandson of the Kiwi legend Puti Tipene (Steve) Watene and Penrith Panthers wing / Fullback, has been selected to start for the kiwis against Australia this Saturday night at Suncorp Stadium. Steve Watene, a member for Eastern Maori and the first Maori to Captain the Kiwis, Steve was also Captain of
- [REECE PAPUNI PUTS LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION ON NOTICE](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/reece-papuni-puts-light-heavyweight-division-on-notice/) - Christchurch boxer Reece PAPUNI Nga Rauru, Ngai Tahu, Ngati Porou Demolition job on Sam Rapira sent the message he was after; he's not to be messed with and is the real deal.And it's a message being heard by those that count including Canterbury trainer Kevin Barry, the man behind Joseph Parker's success. The light heavyweight
- [DAN PRYOR FOR HIGHLANDERS SUPER 15 IN 2015](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/dan-pryor-for-highlanders-super-15-in-2015/) - Dan PRYOR, Ngati Awa, Ngati Rangitihi, Ngai Tuhoe, Te Arawa has been offered a contract to play for the Highlanders under coach Jamie JOSEPH Rangitane, following stand out performances for Northland in the ITM Cup. Dan is the mokopuna of the Maori All Black, Auckland, Bay of Plenty and NZ XV legend Albie Pryor.
- [MĀORI SPORTS HALL OF FAME HONOURS LEAGUE AND GOLF LEGENDS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/maori-sports-hall-of-fame-honours-league-and-golf-legends/) - PĀNUI PĀPĀHO / MEDIA STATEMENT 26 MAHURU / SEPTEMBER 2014 MĀORI SPORTS HALL OF FAME HONOURS LEAGUE AND GOLF LEGENDS Legendary sports stars, rugby league player Stacey Jones and golfer Philip Tataurangi, will be inducted into the Māori Sports Hall of Fame, Te Whare Mātāpuna o te Ao Māori, at the National Māori Sports Awards later
- [WELLS FOR CENTRAL PULSE & SILVER FERNS TRIALS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/wells-for-central-pulse-silver-ferns-trials/) - Ameliaranne Wells, Ngapuhi, the former Queensland Firebirds shooter has signed for Central Pulse and currently a trialist for the Silver Ferns. Photo NZ HERALD
- [WHAKAOATITANGA MO ALAN CHESTER (ONZM)](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/whakaoatitanga-mo-alan-chester-onzm/) - The investiture for Alan Chester was held at Government House, Wellington today, Thursday 11 September 2014, where Alan was presented with the “Officer of The New Zealand Order of Merit” (ONZM) medal by the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae. Alan was recognised for his services to sport, especially the game of
- [FORMER BLACK STICKS IN AUCKLAND HOCKEY WIN](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/former-black-sticks-in-auckland-hockey-win/) - Auckland women’s hockey team defeated Northland 1-0 in the K Cup final led by former black Sticks Krystal Forgesson (Ngai Tahu) Charlotte & Samantha Harrison (Ngapuhi) These former internationals provided 16 of their 22 goals in the league, with Krystal scoring the winning goal in the final. Auckland was captained by Jan Rowsell (Ngapuhi)
- [KRYSTAL FORGESSON ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/krystal-forgesson-announces-retirement/) - Krystal Forgesson Ngai Tahu, Black Stick and Auckland midfielder, announced her retirement from the international game. Debuted in 2005, Forgesson’s career has included the Melbourne, Delhi and Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Beijing and London Olympics and two World Cups in Holland and Argentina. During this time, Forgesson accumulated 220 international test caps making her the fourth
- [KANE RADFORD WINS BRONZE AT PAN PACIFIC 10km SWIM](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/kane-radford-wins-bronze-at-pan-pacific-10km-swim/) - Kane Radford Ngati Tuwharetoa, Te Arawa Won Bronze at the Pan Pacific Championship Open Water 10km Swim in Hawaii Photo courtesy PHOTOSPORT NZ
- [WERO FOR ALL BLACKS AT AHURIRI](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/wero-for-all-blacks-at-ahuriri/) - Te Whanau whanui 0 Ahuriri Manawhenua, laid down the challenge to Richie McCaw and his fellow All Blacks at Napier Airport ahead of their test against the Pumas at Napier. Photo courtesy PHOTOSPORT NZ
- [TYLER KINGI SELECTED FOR NZ GOLF TEAM](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/tyler-kingi-selected-for-nz-golf-team/) - Tyla KINGI Whaktohea, Ngai Tai, Whanau-a-Apanui from Opotiki has been selected in the NZ team to compete in the Srixon International, 30 Sept – 3 Oct, Maitland Golf Club NSW
- [GOLD, SILVER & WORLD RECORD FOR LISA](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/gold-silver-world-record-for-lisa/) - Lisa CARRINGTON Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki, Ngati Porou Retained her KI 200 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championship at the Krylatskoe Sport Palace Moscow, 10 August in a world record time of 37.898 sec. Lisa also won Silver in the - KI 500 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championship at the same venue
- [DARCINA MANUEL WINS COMMONWEALTH BRONZE](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/darcina-manuel-wins-commonwealth-bronze/) - Darcina MANUEL Ngati Porou, Based in Perth Darcia won bronze in the Judo under-57kg class. Her parents, Darcy and Rose Manuel watched the final and medal presentation. Who is the girl who, after losing her opening round at the Games, fought back through the tough repecharge route to earn a shot at
- [JOELLE KING CAPTURES COMMONWEALTH BRONZE](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/joelle-king-captures-commonwealth-bronze/) - Joelle KING Ngati Porou Today, won Commonwealth Games bronze in the women's singles, defeating England's Alison Waters 11-7 11-7 11-5 Photo courtesy PHOTOSPORT NZ
- [TAI WYNYARD – YOUNGEST TALL BLACK OF ALL TIME](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/tai-wynyard-youngest-tall-black-of-all-time/) - One of the young guns in the Tall Blacks first test win against Korea 102-69 last night in Wellington was Tai WYNYARD Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāpuhi who became the youngest Tall Black of all time when the 16-year-old took the floor in the second quarter at the TSB Bank Arena last night." The Tall Blacks won
- [ERANA MIKAERE SIGNS WITH WEST COAST FEVER ](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/erana-mikaere-signs-with-west-coast-fever/) - Former Southern Steel defender Erena MIKAERE Tūhourangi will become the first Kiwi import in an Australian ANZ Championship team after taking up a contract with the West Coast Fever. At 1.93m Mikaere is the tallest defender in the league, Erana said she is keen to develop her game in Perth and push for a starting
- [FROM BLUES TO LONDON WELSH FOR PIRI WEEPU](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/from-blues-to-london-welsh-for-piri-weepu/) - Piri WEEPU Whakatōhea has signed a two year contract with English side London Welsh and will join the recently promoted club in September. Weepu (All Black number 1049) played 71 matches for the All Blacks, scoring over 110 points, played 84 Super Rugby matches for the Hurricanes and over 39 Super Rugby matches for the
- [GLASGOW COMMONWEALTH GAMES FOR JUDO PAIR - MANUEL & GROGAN](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/glasgow-commonwealth-games-for-judo-pair-manuel-grogan/) - Darcina-Rose MANUEL Ngāti Porou and Patti GROGAN Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Kahungunu will compete for NZ in Judo at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Darcina and Patti join other members of the NZ Judo team: Chanel Kavanagh Moira de Villiers Adrian Leat Ivica Pavlinic Mark Brewer Ryan Dill-Russell Tim Slyfield Jason Koster Sam Rosser
- [JUNIOR BLACK SOX LEAVE FOR WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS TO CANADA](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/junior-black-sox-leave-for-world-junior-championships-to-canada/) - The Temperzone Junior Black Sox softball team left last weekend on their campaign to win the Junior World Championships in White Horse, Yukon, Canada The team is coached by former Black Sox Thomas Makea, Ngati Kahunguhu, and Asst Coach Jarrad Martin Ngati Mutunga NZ Junior Black Sox team (under 19) for Junior World Championships (Maori members
- [NZ MAORI WOMENS HOCKEY TEAM DEFEAT AUSTRALIA COUNTRY](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/nz-maori-womens-hockey-team-defeat-australia-country/) - Haupoi Maori o Aotearoa Women’s team defeated Australia Country in the final of the “AFFILIATES TOURNAMENT” at Napier. The Maori women went one better than the men’s team who finished R/U to Hawkes Bay. Photo courtesy Haupoi Maori o Aotearoa
- [HE AITUA – MAORI SPORTS AWARDS LOSES A GREAT FRIEND AND MUSIC LEGEND](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/he-aitua-maori-sports-awards-loses-a-great-friend-and-music-legend/) - Gugi Waaka, Ngāta Awa, Ngāti Pukeko – passed away on Saturday 5 July. Gugi a music legend hailing from the small town of Porapora, Whakatane. played guitar and sang to NZ, Australia and the world. Gugi provided post awards entertainment at the annual Aotearoa Maori Sports Awards from 2002 – 2007. Haere atu ra a
- [NATHAN NUKUNUKU LED BLACK SOX COMPLETE TOUR WITH WINNING RECORD](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/nathan-nukunuku-led-black-sox-complete-tour-with-winning-record/) - Captained by Nathan NUKUNUKU Ngāti Porou The Golden Homes Black Sox softball team have completed their tour of Canada with a victory at the Calgary Invitational Tournament and an impressive record of wins. The team defeated the Saskatoon All Stars 8-1 in the tournament final to finish the tour with a record of 17 games,
- [BOLT & BOND AID BLACK CAPS WIN OVER WEST INDIES](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/bolt-bond-aid-black-caps-over-west-indies/) - Bowling star Trent BOLT Ngāti Kahungunu along with Black Caps bowling coach, Shand BOND Ngāi Tahu were instrumental in the Black Caps series win in Barbados over the West Indies. Bolt took 9 wickets in the Test series win. Photo courtesy PHOTOSPORT
- [OUTSTANDING MAORI BUSINESS LEADERS AWARD WINNER – LISA CARRINGTON](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/outstanding-maori-business-leaders-award-winner-lisa-carrington/) - Lisa CARRINGTON Te Aitanga-a-mahaki, Ngati Porou was awarded this prestigious honours for an individual who has made a significant contribution to business enterprise and the economy. Lisa joins a list of past winners of the Outstanding Business Leaders Award: 2012 - Ian TAYLOR In recognition of his outstanding achievements in TV and business innovation, in
- [KUTIA TO WORLD JUNIOR SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/kutia-to-world-junior-squash-championships/) - Chapman KUTIA Ngati Porou A Skills Active Maori Sports Awards Scholarship recipient in 2013 has been selected in the NZ Junior boys squash team to compete in the World Championships in Namibia from 10-21 August 2014 Chapman will be joined by Scott Galloway, Luke Jones, Max Trimble and Sion Wiggin (reserve)
- [JADE URU - WORLD CUP GOLD AT AIGUEBELETTE FRANCE](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/jade-uru-world-cup-gold-at-aiguebelette-france/) - JADE URU Ngai Tahu, younger brother of Storm Uru, won gold at the rowing world cup in France as a member of the NZ Mens Quad team, along with J. Storey, N.Flannery and C.Harris
- [E TE RANGATIRA, E TE TOA - MACKIE HEREWINI](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/e-te-rangatira-e-te-toa-mackie-herewini/) - Tenei ra matou o te TOHU TĀKARO O AOTEAROA e tuku atu nei te aroha i roto i nga roimata e maturuturu ake nei ki runga o Papa-tū-a-nuku. Haere atu ki o mananui e takoto mai ra i te po. Anei ra e rārangi nei o tohu toa hei whakamaharatanga ki o tapuwae ka mahue
- [Te whakataetae pākeke mo te tēpu tēnehi o te Ao 2014](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/te-whakataetae-pakeke-mo-te-tepu-tenehi-o-te-ao-2014/) - The 2014 World Veteran Table Tennis Championships, were held at the Trust Stadium, Waitakere, from 12 May to 17 May. Many Maori were represented at the tournament headed by Harry Dye (Ngati Maniapoto, Ngapuhi) who was one of only two from New Zealand to receive a medal. Harry along with partner Geoff Nesbit (Australia) won
- [RORY SODEN 1-5 YEAR BOWLS CHAMPION OF CHAMPION](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/rory-soden-1-5-year-bowls-champion-of-champion/) - Rory Soden (Ngāpuhi) won the Auckland bowls 1-5 year champion of champion singles title. Rory was a recipient of the Pat Walsh memorial bowls scholarship in 2012.
- [KAYLA WHITELOCK TO LEAD BLACK STICKS WORLD CUP HOCKEY SQUAD](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/kayla-whitelock-to-lead-black-sticks-world-cup-hockey-squad/) - Kāpene, Kayla Sharland (Rāngitane) will lead the NZ Black Sticks squad for the World Cup in The Hague starting 31 May. Other Māori members in the squad include: Krystal FORGESSON Ngāi Tahu Katie GLYNN Ngāti Whātua Gemma FLYNN Te Arawa Photo courtesy Photosport
- [ANOTHER RUFER FOR FOOTBALL HONOURS?](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/another-fufer-for-football-honours/) - Alex RUFER (Ngati Porou) from the Wellington Phoenix, and nephew of Oceania football legend and Maori Sports Hall of Famer, Wynton Rufer, was selected for the Junior All Whites U-20 World Cup squad matches against Fiji & PNG during May. Photo courtesy of Photosport
- [NEWS FROM JADE URU ](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/news-from-jade-uru/) - jades news letter on plane. final
- [TAI WYNYARD HONOURED BY NZ HERALD](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/tai-wynyard-honoured-by-nz-herald/) - Tai Wynyard (Ngati Maniapoto, Ngapuhi) was among six athletes honoured by the NZ Herald and joined a growing list of rising sports stars to be recognised as a New Zealand Herald Future Stars “Another promising young athlete to stand out in team sports is 16-year-old basketballer Tai Wynyard, who has recently returned from New York
- [TWO GOLDS FOR LISA AT OPENING WORLD CUP](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/two-golds-for-lisa-at-opening-world-cup/) - Olympian champion, Lisa Carrington (Ngati Porou, Te Aitanga ā Māhaki) won double gold at the opening world cup canoeing regatta of the year in the K1 500m and 200m finals in Milan. Photo courtesy Photosport
- [CHANTELLE CASSIDY defeats KATE CHADWICK – NZ AMATEUR GOLF FINAL](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/chantelle-cassidy-defeats-kate-chadwick-nz-amateur-golf-final/) - Chantelle Cassidy (Ngati Whatua) The 2013 NZ Stroke Play champion and NZ Rep. defeated Kate Chadwick (Ngati Kahungunu) 3 time NZ Maori champion, in the NZ Amateur final at the Nelson Golf Club on Sunday 27 April – 7 and 6 Photo courtesy - NZ Maori Golf
- [SHANNON & AMY McILROY FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/shannon-amy-mcilroy-for-commonwealth-games/) - Shannon (Ngati Porou) and wife Amy (Nelson), have both been selected for the NZ Commonwealth Games Bowls Team. Shannon (a former Maori Sports Awards finalist) will compete in the singles and triples, while Amy will compete in the triples and fours. Bowls NZ Photos courtesy Bowls NZ
- [WHITE SOX - LARA ANDREWS - CLAIMS PRO SOFTBALL PLACE](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/white-sox-lara-andrews-claims-pro-softball-place/) - White Sox softballer Lara Andrews (Ngati Ruanui) is set to become the first New Zealander to play in the American Pro Fastpitch League. The former Hutt Valley representative, who graduated last year from the University of Delaware, is set to join the new Pennsylvania Rebellion expansion team. Andrews represented New Zealand at the 2010 and
- [NATHAN & KATRINA NUKUNUKU](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/nathan-katrina-nukunuku/) - Nathan Nukunuku (Ngati Porou) is to captain the Black Sox on their tour to Canada in June, and wife Katrina has been selected in the White Sox team for the World Champs in the Netherlands in August. (Mad Butcher Newsletter) Katrina Nukunuku Photos courtesy Softball NZ
- [RADFORD & LESLIE WIN GOLD AT NZ SWIM CHAMPS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/radford-leslie-win-gold-at-nz-swim-champs/) - Ocean swim champ, Kane Radford (Ngati Tuwharetoa) Rotorua Swimming Club, won gold in the Men 800m Freestyle. Paralympic Gold Medalist, Cameron Leslie (Ngapuhi) Laser Mt Eden, won gold in the Mens 50m Backstroke. At the 2014 NZ Open Swimming Championships Photos courtsey Photosport
- [TAI WYNYARD TO MEET MICHAEL JORDAN](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/tai-wynyard-to-meet-michael-jordan/) - Rangitoto College student Tai Wynyard (Ngati Maniapoto, Ngapuhi) is off to New York City where he will meet arguably the greatest basketballer in history before playing in front of thousands of fans. The young basketballer was to have headed for the Australian State Championshipsin Canberra with his New Zealand U18 team-mates but instead leaves on
- [STORM URU – FIRST MAORI TO WIN UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/storm-uru-first-maori-to-win-university-boat-race/) - Storm Uru (Ngai Tahu) rowing in the ‘Bow’ seat position for the winning Oxford University team in the 160th 2014 University Boat Race – realised his dream of competing in the world-renowned event, and even better ‘winning the race’ Photo courtesy of THE INDEPENDANT
- [PORTIA WOODMAN HEADS NZ SEVENS VICTORY IN CHINA](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portia-woodman-heads-nz-sevens-victory-in-china/) - New Zealand beat Australia 26-12, Led by tournament standout Portia Woodman (Ngapuhi) to win the women's sevens rugby tournament in Guangzhou, China
- [ROBINSON & RIRINUI - WINNERS AT NZ TRACK & FIELD](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/ririnui-peters-winners-at-nz-track-field/) - NZ Track & Field Championships - Newtown Park Wellington Holly Robinson Ngai Tahu (Otago) won the PARA Women's Javelin final by an incrediable 16.3m - Holly is a Paralympian silver medalist. Mariah Ririnui Ngati Ranginui (Waikato/BOP) won the Women's long jump, with a leap of 6.01m then anchored the winning Waikato/BOP Women's 4X400 relay team
- [MICHAEL J. WALKER WINS NZ DERBY](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/michael-j-walker-wins-nz-derby/) - Michael John Walker (Te Arawa) Maori Sportsperson of the Year (2001) rode ”Puccini” into first place at the NZ G1 Derby Photo - Courtesy Photosport
- [BRYN HALL IN FOR PIRI WEEPU](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/bryn-hall-in-for-piri-weepu/) - Blues and All Black half-back Piri Weepu (Te Whakatohea) is replaced by former 2012 Junior All Black captain and North Harbour Rep. Bryn Hall (Ngati Ranginui) while Piri recovers from a minor heart condition. Photo - Blues website
- [PUKETAPU SCORES AGAINST PARAGUAY](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/puketapu-scores-against-paraguay/) - Skipper of the Young Football Ferns match at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica, Martine Puketapu - headed a corner against the Paraguay upright five minutes out from halftime in their opening match. Martine is supported by fellow U/17 Maori players - Paige Satchell and Bella King Photo - Football NZ
- [TAMATI WILLIAMS SAVES FOR AUCKLAND CITY](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/tamati-williams-saves-for-auckland-city/) - Former All White Tamati Williams at goal keeper, helped Auckland City win their 5th ASB Premiership Trophy Tamati, Ngati Tuwharetoa, Te Arawa, Tainui, Ngati Maniapoto and an All Whites squad man has no doubt where he ranks today's win over Team Wellington... "We've been scoring regularly and playing very well, we've been consistent all the
- [LISA CARRINGTON HONOURED](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/lisa-carrington-honoured/) - Olympic gold medallist, and world Champion canoe racing winner Lisa Carrington was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit MNZM for services to kayaking at an investiture ceremony at Government House in Wellington. After the ceremony, she said she was now focused on getting to the Olympics in Rio in 2016. "And
- [NORTHERN MAORI CRICKET TEAM CREATE MORE HISTORY](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/northern-maori-cricket-team-create-more-history/) - In one of the first recorded interprovincial Maori Cricket matches in the modern era, Northern Maori played Wellington/Wairarapa Maori in two Twenty 20 matches at Owen Delany Park, Taupo on Sunday 23rd. Northern Maori are selected from players in the Northern Districts Cricket region, incorporating Northland, Counties Manukau, Waikato, Hamilton, Bay of Plenty, and Poverty
- [WAKA NATHAN CHALLENGE CUP](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/waka-nathan-challenge-cup/) - Waka Nathan presents the Waka Nathan Challenge Cup to Ponsonby captain Gafa Sua. Ponsonby beat University in the final of the Auckland pre-season rugby competition. Photo, courtesy of PhotoSport
- [LISA CARRINGTON CONFIRMED AS ATHLETE ROLE MODEL](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/lisa-carrington-confirmed-as-athlete-role-model/) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently announced Lisa Carrington (NZL), the Canoe Sprint K1 200m Olympic Champion and multiple World Champion, as one of the of 37 Athlete Role Models (ARMs) who will attend the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games from 16 to 28 August in Nanjing, China. Carrington, who was nominated by the International
- [LISA CARRINGTON MNZM wins at NZ surf lifesaving championships at Ohope Beach, Whakatane](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/lisa-carrington-wins-at-nz-surf-lifesaving-championships-at-ohope-beach-whakatane/) - World and Olympic canoe sprint champion showed her versatility by winning the Open Women ‘Taplin Relay’ with Mt Maunganui team members - Emmanuelle Bescheron and Flora Manciet. Photo: Jamie Troughton/Dscribe Journalism
- [STORM URU selected for the Oxford University Rowing Eight](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/storm-uru-selected-for-the-oxford-university-rowing-eight/) - Former Olympian bronze medalist, World Champion and 1997 Maori Sportsperson of the Year, dream of 9 years ago today became a reality, when selected for Oxford University to row against Cambridge University on the 6th April. Storm Uru Ngāi Tūāhuriri is studying at Oxford University to complete an MBA.
- [Maori sprinters and field athletes shine at the Auckland athletic Championships](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/maori-sprinters-and-field-athletes-shine-at-the-auckland-athletic-championships/) - Tama Toki - 1st 400m Men Rochelle Coster - 1st 100m Women Mariah Ririnui - 2nd 100m Women Te Rina Keenan - 1st Shot put Women / 2nd Discus Women
- [NZ Cricket Awards](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/nz-cricket-awards/) - NZ Cricket Awards, Langham Hotel, Thursday 6 March Suzie Bates Women’s domestic cricketer of the year International Women’s cricketer of the year
- [innovation](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/innovation/) - An important feature of Maori innovation is its direct community benefit, writes Potaua Biasiny-Tule. Potaua Biasiny-Tule. Maori innovation is a conversation of inspiration and determination. Over the past year a number of examples have made the newspapers, like Maraeroa C ginseng, or the Miraka milk company that owns the value chain, or Tuaropaki's sustainable dairy
- [PIRI WEEPU SCORES SUPREME AT 2011 MAORI SPORTS AWARDS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/piri-weepu-scores-supreme-at-2011-maori-sports-awards/) - 9.00 PM SATURDAY DECEMBER 3 2011 Another champion All Black has scored the supreme Alby Pryor award for top Maori sportsperson for the second year in a row. Rugby World Cup victor Piri Weepu took out the Senior Maori Sportsman title before being named Albie Pryor Memorial Maori Sportsperson of the Year at an Auckland
- [CALL FOR MAORI SPORTS MEDIA AWARD NOMINATIONS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/call-for-maori-sports-media-award-nominations/) - 26 WHIRINGA-A-NUKU / OCTOBER 2012 A media award aimed at encouraging more positive and expert reporting on Maori sports has opened for nominations. The Maori Sports Media Award of the Year – Te Reo o Te Para Whakawai – will be presented at the 2012 National Maori Sports Awards to be held at the Telstra
- [TV AND RADIO COVERAGE CONFIRMED FOR 2012 MAORI SPORTS AWARDS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/tv-and-radio-coverage-confirmed-for-2012-maori-sports-awards-2/) - 11 WHIRINGA-A-RANGI / NOVEMBER 2012 National Maori radio programme producer, Waatea 603AM, and indigenous channel, Maori Television, will both broadcast from the 2012 Maori Sports Awards on Saturday November 24. Tamaki Makaurau iwi radio station Waatea will broadcast live on its Auckland 603AM frequency, to the iwi radio network and via its website,www.waateanews.com, from 5.00
- [MAORI SPORTS AWARDS ANNOUNCES 2012 MEDIA FINALISTS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/maori-sports-awards-announces-2012-media-finalists/) - 21 WHIRINGA-A-RANGI / NOVEMBER 2012 A sports encyclopedia article on traditional Maori games, a tiny iwi radio station’s promotion of grassroots rugby and television news coverage of a new sporting phenomenon – Tri-Maori – are finalists for the 2012 Maori Sports Media Award of the Year. Aimed at encouraging more positive and expert reporting on
- [2013 NATIONAL MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS ANNOUNCES WORLD-CLASS FINALISTS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/2013-national-maori-sports-awards-announces-world-class-finalists/) - 12 WHIRINGA-Ā-RANGI / NOVEMBER 2013 A world-class field of athletes, administrators, coaches and teams will vie for top honours at the 2013 National Māori Sports Awards later this month (November). The 23rd awards ceremony will be hosted by Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Charitable Trust at Auckland’s Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau on Saturday November
- [WAATEA 603 AM BROADCASTS 2013 NATIONAL MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/waatea-603-am-broadcasts-2013-national-maori-sports-awards/) - 20 WHIRINGA-Ā-RANGI / NOVEMBER 2013 The country’s leading Māori radio programme producer – Waatea 603 AM – will devote six hours of live-to-air coverage to the prestigious 2013 National Māori Sports Awards on Saturday November 30 from 5.00 pm. The bilingual broadcast will be presented by Māori sports commentators Dale Husband (Ngāti Maru) and Rereata
- [MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS SHOWCASES WORLD CHAMPION ATHLETES](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/maori-sports-awards-showcases-world-champion-athletes/) - PĀNUI PĀPĀHO / PUBLICITY RELEASE 24 WHIRINGA-Ā-RANGI / NOVEMBER 2013 A total of 20 world champions – seven individuals and 13 team members – will be recognised for their international success at the 2013 National Māori Sports Awards in Auckland next weekend (Saturday November 30). Winners in 10 categories will be announced at the 23rd
- [MĀORI SPORTS HALL OF FAME HONOURS RUGBY PIONEER](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/maori-sports-hall-of-fame-honours-rugby-pioneer/) - PĀNUI PĀPĀHO / PUBLICITY RELEASE 28 WHIRINGA-Ā-RANGI / NOVEMBER 2013 A member of the first rugby team to represent New Zealand overseas will be inducted into the Māori Sports Hall of Fame, Te Whare Mātāpuna o te Ao Māori, at the National Māori Sports Awards this Saturday (30 November 2013). Teōne Wiwi Taiaroa (1862
- [TV AND RADIO COVERAGE CONFIRMED FOR 2012 MAORI SPORTS AWARDS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/tv-and-radio-coverage-confirmed-for-2012-maori-sports-awards/) - National Maori radio programme producer, Waatea 603AM, and indigenous channel, Maori Television, will both broadcast from the 2012 Maori Sports Awards on Saturday November 24. Tamaki Makaurau iwi radio station Waatea will broadcast live on its Auckland 603AM frequency, to the iwi radio network and via its website,www.waateanews.com, from 5.00 pm to 11.00 pm. Maori
- [CARRINGTON WINS SUPREME MĀORI SPORTS AWARD FOR A SECOND TIME ](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/carrington-wins-supreme-maori-sports-award-for-a-second-time/) - PĀNUI PĀPĀHO / MEDIA STATEMENT 8.30 PM, 30 WHIRINGA-Ā-RANGI / NOVEMBER 2013 CARRINGTON WINS SUPREME MĀORI SPORTS AWARD FOR A SECOND TIME World champion canoeist Lisa Carrington was named Māori Sports Person of the Year for the second year in a row at the 2013 National Māori Sports Awards held in Auckland tonight (30
- [2011 Tamariki Sports & Cultural Day](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/2011-tamariki-sports-cultural-day/) - Rugby World Cup Theme The 2011 Tamariki Sports & Cultural Day was co-hosted at Te Kura Kaupapa Maori a Rohe o Mangere on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th August 2011. The Trust initiative for this year was to coincide a theme based on the Rugby World Cup which included 20 kura kaupapa. This was formalized
- [Henare Pryor](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/henare-pryor/) - E te rangatira Henare, kua hui atu nei koe ki te huinga o te Kahurangi, moe mai, moe mai. E kore ra e mimiti te puna o te aroha, mou kua wehe atu nei i a matau o hoa o te Tohu Takaro o Aotearoa. Ka tuohu te upoko ki tenei kai-arahi o tatau o
- [CARRINGTON WINS SUPREME MĀORI SPORTS AWARD FOR A SECOND TIME](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/carrington-wins-supreme-maori-sports-award-for-a-second-time-2/) - RONGOMARAEROA – Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sports Person of the Year: World champion canoeist Lisa Carrington was also named Senior Māori Sportswomen of the Year for the second year in a row at the 2013 National Māori Sports Awards Lisa Carrington (Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki) of Ōhope, Bay of Plenty – canoeing, also received an Individual Māori World Champions Award.

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- [CURRENT NOMINATIONS FOR 2019 AOTEAROA MAORI SPORTS AWARDS](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/current-nominations-for-2019-aotearoa-maori-sports-awards/) - NOMINATIONS CLOSE 31 OCTOBER UMPIRE/REFEREE Paki PARKINSON (Waikato, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāi Tūhoe) RUGBY LEAGUEWirihana WILSON (Waikato) NETBALLBen O’KEEFE (Ngāpuhi) RUGBY ADMINISTRATOR Raelene CASTLE (Ngāpuhi) RUGBYTiki EDWARDS (Te Whakatōhea, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) MAORI RUGBYHone FOWLER (Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi) FOOTBALLLawna KANI (Tainui) FOOTBALL DISABLED Emma FOY (Ngāpuhi) PARA CYCLINGCameron LESLIE (Ngāpuhi) PARA SWIMMING,
- [MSA 2019 Entertainment](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/msa-2019-entertainment/) - Denis Marsh Dennis Marsh is a New Zealand country music singer and television presenter, best known for his series of popular albums in the 2010s and for hosting the country music TV show My Country Song. He is New Zealand's best selling country music artist. The Koi Boys For almost a decade, the charismatic all-singing,
- [MSA 2019](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/msa-2019/) - Sir Woolf Fisher Arena, Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Rd, Manukau City Saturday 30 November 2019 5:00pm - 11:30pm The 29th esteemed Aotearoa Māori Sports Awards this November, will showcase the best elite Māori athletes, administrators, coaches and officials across all sports as they vie for top honours in their various award categories. Accumulating
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- [MSA2018](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/msa2018/) - Sir Woolf Fisher Arena, Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Rd, Manukau City Saturday 24 November 2018 5:00pm - 11:30pm The 28th esteemed Aotearoa Māori Sports Awards this November, will showcase the best elite Māori athletes, administrators, coaches and officials across all sports as they vie for top honours in their various award categories.
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- [Waka Nathan](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/waka-nathan/) - [one-third][/one-third] [two-third last] Waka Joseph Nathan Iwi: Ngāpuhi, Te Roroa, TainuiMarae: Taita (Dargaville) Kaitumutumu (Huntly) 2007 - present - Trustee, Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Charitable Trust [/two-third] BIO Waka Nathan was born to Samuel Taia Nathan and Irene Huakore (nee Randall). His siblings include: Papatuanuku (Papa) Buddy QSM, Potahirangiua (Rangi), George (Whangai), Henry (Whangai), Lillian, Cowley,
- [Yvonne O’Brien](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/yvonne-obrien/) - [one-third][/one-third] [two-third last] Yvonne O’Brien (Hawke) Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Ranginui 2007 - present - Trustee, Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Charitable Trust Tauranga Moana Tauranga Tangata Ko Rauru ki tahi e![/two-third] Education Yvonne recently completed her MBA (Distinction) through the University of Waikato (Tainui Endowment College) and completed her major research project on
- [Kevin PRYOR](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/kevin-pryor/) - [one-third][/one-third] [two-third last] Kevin PRYOR Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pikiao 1991 - 1993 - Committee member, Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Incorporated 1994 - present – Trustee Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Charitable Trust 2003 - 2007 - Trust Chairperson [/two-third] Education Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Qualifications Bachelor of Management Studies Marketing (Waikato) Master of Commerce
- [Sir Tamati Reedy](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/sir-tamati-reedy/) - [one-third][/one-third] [two-third last] Sir Tamati Reedy Ngāti Porou 2007 – present – Trustee, Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Charitable Trust [/two-third] Professional Profile Teacher, lecturer, administrator, professor, businessman and sportsman. Fulbright Scholar and associate professor at the University of Alabama (1982/83). Formal Educational Qualifications Doctor of Philosophy - Linguistics (University of Hawaii,1979) Master of Arts –
- [Ronald KARAITIANA](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/ronald-karaitiana/) - [one-third][/one-third] [two-third last] Ronald KARAITIANA Te Atihaunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Kahungunu, Rangitāne 2003 - present - Trustee Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Charitable Trust 2008 - present - Deputy Trust Chairperson [/two-third] Qualifications 2001 Certificate – Project Management (Victoria University, Wgtn) 1994 Diploma in Social Work (Victoria University, Wgtn) Employment 2012 – Present Manager – Cultural Services ACC.
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## Portfolio

- [Dame Lisa Carrington DNZM MNZM](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/dame-lisa-carrington-dnzm-mnzm/) - Te Aitanga ā Māhaki, Rongowhakaata, Whakatōhea,Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tara Tokanui, Ngāti ManiapotoCANOE SPRINT Dame Lisa Carrington is widely regarded as the greatest canoe sprint athlete of all time,excelling in both individual and team events throughout her remarkable career.Her record-breaking achievements include nine Olympic medals – eight gold andone bronze – earned across four consecutive Olympic
- [2025](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2025-2/) - 2025 MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS 29th November 2025Tūrangawaewae Marae, NgāruawāhiaPresenter: Te Arahi Maipi, Erena Mikaere Photos available for Photosport www.photosport.nz 2025 MSA Programme Book Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Dr Karlina Tongotea (Ngāpuhi, Ngāi Tahu, Tonga), Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland – hiki taumaha | powerlifting Māori Sports Administrator Gordon Watson (Ngāpuhi), Tāmaki Makaurau
- [Riki Ellison](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/riki-ellison/) - Ngāi TahuRUGBY LEAGUE Riki Ellison was born in Christchurch in 1960 to Raniera Marshall Ellison (Ngai Tahu, Ngati Mutunga, Ngati Porou) and Judith Morgan Ellison. He attended St Andrews College in Christchurch before moving to the United States at age eight with his mom and sister. His mother re-married Dennis Gray – formerly of Westport and also of Ngāi Tahu – and the family lived for several years in the cowboy – and
- [Jane Te Hira, nee Maxwell](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/jane-te-hira-nee-maxwell/) - Ngāpuhi HOCKEY, SOFTBALL, INDOOR BASKETBALL INDOOR BASKETBALL Akarana Indoor Basketball team 19 Auckland Indoor Basketball team – winners North Island Champs 1951, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56 Auckland Indoor Basketball team – winners NZ Champs 1954 NZ Indoor Basketball team 1953, 55 HOCKEY Seddon Tech. women’s hockey team Auckland Women’s Hockey team 1952, 53, 54,
- [Dame June Mariu, nee Waititi CNZM, QSM, JP](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/june-mariu-nee-waititi/) - NETBALL, INDOOR BASKETBALL, SOFTBALL We need help with more information.
- [Tori Reid](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/tori-reid/) - 1912-2003 Ngati Porou RUGBY Provincial East Coast 1929,30,31,32,33 Hawkes Bay 1934,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,45,46,47,48,49 North Island 1934,36,37,39 Poverty Bay-East Coast-Bay of Plenty 1930 Hawkes Bay-Poverty Bay 1946 National NZ Trials 1935,37,48 NZ Maori All Blacks 1931,36,49 All Blacks 1935,36,37
- [Mirth Solomon, nee Te Moananui](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/mirth-solomon-nee-te-moananui/) - Tainui NETBALL Mirth was born to Alma (nee Thwaites) and Eruini Taharua Te Moananui and her siblings were Eruini, Gloria, Roy, Elaine, Alvena, Jeanette, Alan, Michael, David and Dean. Mirth was educated firstly at Paeroa primary school and Paeroa College where she participated in athletics, tennis, softball, basketball and netball. In 1956 Alma and Eruini
- [Bill Kini](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/bill-kini/) - Ngai Tahu, Ngati Mahaki, Ngati Mamoe BOXING National NZ Heavyweight Champion -1959,61,62,63,64,65,66,67 NZ Boxing Representative – 1960,61,62,66,67 Australasian Titles – 1961,62,63,64,65,66,67 International 1962 British Empire Commonwealth Games, Perth – Silver Medal 1966 British Empire Commonwealth Games, Kingston – Gold Medal Awards Nothlands Brian Maunsel Trophy 2001 Service to Sport Masseur Northland Rugby Team Masseur 15
- [2024](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2024-2/) - 2024 MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS 30th November 2024Mercury Baypark Arena, Mt MaunganuiPresenter: Te Arahi Maipi, Erena MikaereEntertainment: Harmonic Resonators, Edward Te Moana & Te Whānau o Te Maru, Adam and Rakai Whauwhau whānau 2024 MSA Programme Book Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Dame Lisa Carrington DNZM OLY#1131 (Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki, Ngāti Porou), North Harbour
- [2013](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2013-2/) - Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Lisa Carrington (Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki) Māori Sports Administrator Raelene Castle (Ngāi Tahu) NETBALL, RUGBY LEAGUE Disabled Māori Sports Person Cameron Leslie (Ngāpuhi) SWIMMING, WHEELCHAIR RUGBY Māori Umpire / Referee Glen Warrick Jackson (Ngāi Tahu) RUGBY Māori Sports Team Māori All Blacks RUGBY Māori Sports Coach Sean Horan (Ngāi Tahu)
- [2022](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2022-2/) - 2022 MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS 26th November 2022Turangawaewae Marae, NgaruawahiaPresenter: Te Arahi Maipi, Te Aorere Pewhairangi, Ravinder HuniaEntertainment: Edward Te Moana, Whirimako Black, Hin&Co 2022 MSA Programme Book Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Lewis CLAREBURT (Tainui) Māori Sports Administrator Bailey MACKEY (Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tūhoe, Rongowhakata) RUGBY Māori Para-Athlete Peter COWAN (Ngāti Kahungunu)
- [2023](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2023-2/) - 2023 MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS 25th November 2023Mercury Baypark Arena, Mt MaunganuiPresenter: Tūmamao Harawira, Erena MikaereEntertainment: Maisey Rika, Adam & Rakaia Whauwhau, Edward Te Moana & Te Whānau o Te Maru, 2 Mile Bay Band 2023 MSA Programme Book Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Erika Fairweather (Ngāi Tahu) Māori Sports Administrator Titia Graham (Ngāi
- [Senior Māori Sportswoman](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/senior-maori-sportswoman/) - "Hineahuone" When Tane began life for all living thing he searched in vain for a way to perpetuate life in his form. He was sent by the spiritual beings to a place called Kurawaka where the soil was red and fertile. From Papatuanuku's loins he fashioned in the earth the form of a woman and
- [Senior Māori Sportsman](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/senior-maori-sportsman/) - "Te Tama-ā-Tanenuiārangi" Tāne, the greatest son of Ranginui and Papatuanuku. Tane the bringer of daylight, the fountain of life to all living things, Tane the beginning, Tane the source of knowledge, Tane who discovered Te Ira Tangata and created the ongoing generations of mankind. It was Tane also who committed the first sin and right
- [Māori Sports Umpire/Referee](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/maori-sports-umpirereferee/) - "Te Aratiatia" Overcoming all odds as Tāne did with his elder brother Whiro, to ascend the heavens by way of Te Toi Huarewa and Te Aratiatia; to acquire “Ngā Kete o te Wananga” and the sacred stones of education. Therefore Te Aratiatia denotes the extremely unique battles that Umpires and referees have to tolerate with
- [Māori Sports Team](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/maori-sports-team/) - "Ngā Ika ā Whiro" When Tāne ascended up to the heavens to seek “Ngā Kete o te Wananga” (the baskets of knowledge), his older brother Whiro was furious; he considered he had more right to the task than Tāne. So Whiro sent plagues of insects, reptiles and birds to attack Tāne, which complicated his task; but with
- [Māori Sports Coach](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/maori-sports-coach/) - "Te Maru ō Tūmatauenga" Tumatauenga, Maori God of War, son of Ranginui and Papatuanuku all things relating to battle, courage, confrontation, anger and struggle came within the realms of Tumatauenga. The Maori Battalion was named after Tumatauenga – Te Hokowhitu a Tu. It is the coach who is in the direct firing line in all
- [Māori Sports Administrator](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/maori-sports-administrator/) - "Māui Tikitiki-ā-Taranga" Maui was the youngest child of Hine Taranga hence the name Maui top knot of Taranga. Maui was renowned for many extraordinary supernatural deeds, he brought fire to mankind from Mahuika’s fingernails, he fished up the North Island using the Matika- special fishhook made from the jawbone of his grandmother Murirangawhenua, Maui slowed
- [Māori Para Athlete/Team of the Year](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/disabled-maori-sports-person/) - "Te Toihuarewa" It was IO himself (the supreme being) who sent forth his sacred messengers Apa Whatukura from Te Toi a Rangi the uppermost heaven to see who could climb the heavens in search of knowledge. Both Whiro and Tane responded to the challenge, but only Tane was successful. The reason that Tane was successful
- [Junior Māori Sportswoman](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/junior-maori-sportswoman/) - "Te Tamāhine-ā-Papatūānuku" Ranginui was the Sky Father who was separated from the Earth Mother – Papatuanuku by Tane who was to be their greatest son. Ranginui symbolises the male line and even Tane was later to be renamed great Tane of Rangi. Ranginui is the Maori symbol for the beginning and together with Papatuanuku they
- [Junior Māori Sportsman](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/junior-maori-sportsman/) - "Te Tama-ā-Ranginui" Ranginui was the Sky Father who was separated from the Earth Mother – Papatuanuku by Tane who was to be their greatest son. Ranginui symbolises the male line and even Tane was later to be renamed great Tane of Rangi. Ranginui is the Maori symbol for the beginning and together with Papatuanuku they
- [Individual Māori World Champions](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/maori-world-champions/) - "Te Pikinga o Tawhaki" In the traditions of Tawhaki it secures people within strength, the illustrious, and loyalty to current and past community values. Tawhaki represents the inferior and admiration of cultural customs, and how we illustrate admiration to those customs. Tawhaki was elegant, gifted, manipulative, and he used these skills intelligently when it came
- [2012](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2012-2/) - [three-fourth] Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Lisa Carrington (Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki) Māori Sports Administrator Mavis Mullins MNZM (Rangitāne, Te Ati Haunui-a-Pāpārangi,Te Arawa) SHEARING Disabled Māori Sports Person Cameron Leslie (Ngāpuhi) SWIMMING Māori Umpire / Referee Glen Warrick Jackson (Ngāi Tahu) RUGBY Māori Sports Team Joanne Kumeroa & (Te Ati Haunui-a-Pāpārangi) Joel Henare (Ngāti Porou) WOOL HANDLING Māori
- [2021](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2021-2/) - 2021 MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS A year in review of Māori sporting achievement featuring our Māori Olympians. Due to Covid and international restrictions, Aotearoa Māori Sports Awards Charitable Trust supported by Te Ao Toa on Māori Television, present a special television episode. Te Ao Toa Māori Sports Awards 2021 SpecialSunday 12 December, 2021Māori Television from 5.00pm
- [Māori World Champion Teams](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/maori-in-world-champion-teams/) - “TE PIKINGA O TAWHAKI” Māori in World Champion Teams (over 50x IN 2018) is flourishing so fast it is logistically and financially impossible to invite all these outstanding athletes to the awards, however we will be acknowledging them at the awards via the video stage screen and awards programme book and on our website, those
- [The Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sports Person of the Year](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/the-albie-pryor-memorial-maori-sports-person-of-the-year/) - "Rongomaraeroa" A son of Ranginui and Papatuanuku, Rongomaraeroa had many spiritual portfolios’, the best is as the giver peace, often in direct contrast to Tumatauenga. Rongomaraeroa symbolises peace, goodwill and contentment, indeed the Maori word for peace is rongo. It is significant that most tribes regard the Tarawhaiti of the narrow side of the meeting
- [Māori Sports Media Award](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/maori-sports-media-award/) - "Te Reo ō te Para Whakawai" “Te Reo” is a representation of the language used within sports codes around the world and the “Para-Whakawai” depicts the practice within the use of weaponary. This honour should go to a person or persons’ that has the, ability, skill and knowledge base of all sports codes.To have the
- [2020](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2020-2/) - 2020 MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS The Aotearoa Māori Sports Awards Charitable Trust in celebrating its 30 years of existence is hosting an innovative awards event this year due to Covid and international restrictions with a 3 episode television series entitled ’30 in 30’ where a panel will debate the selection of the 30 most influential Māori
- [Tamariki Day 2018](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/tamariki-day-2018/) - Tamariki Day 2018 Rā o Ngā Tamariki Kōkirihia Te Rā Maita
- [Tamariki Day 2019](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/tamariki-day-2019/) - Tamariki Day 2019 Rā o Ngā Tamariki Kōkirihia Te Rā Maita
- [2017](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2017-2/) - 2017 MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS 2nd December 2017 Vodafone Events Centre, Manuaku Presenter: Te Arahi Maipi & Rahia Timutimu Entertainment: Dr Ash Puriri, Maisey Rika, Seth Haapu, Adam Whauwau, Maimoa Music. 2017 MSA Programme Book 2017 MSA Annual Report Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportspersons of the Year Rieko Ioane (Te Whānau a Apanui, Ngāpuhi) Portia WOODMAN
- [2018](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2018-2/) - 2018 MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS 24th November 2018 Vodafone Events Centre, Manuaku Presenter: Te Arahi Maipi & Rahia Timutimu Entertainment: The Toi Boys 2018 MSA Programme Book 2018 MSA Annual Report Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportspersons of the Year Lisa Carrington MNZM (Te Aitanga ā Māhaki, Ngāti Porou) Māori Sports Administrator John DEVONSHIRE (Ngāti Kahungunu ki
- [2019](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2019-2/) - 2019 MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS 30th November 2019 Vodafone Events Centre, Manuaku Presenter: Te Arahi Maipi Entertainment: The Toi Boys, Whirimako Black, Ngatapa Black & Mareikura Nathan, Denis Marsh 2019 MSA Programme Book Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportspersons of the Year Lisa CARRINGTON MNZM (Te Aitanga ā Māhaki, Ngāti Porou) and Noeline TAURUA (Ngāpuhi) Māori Sports
- [1991](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/1991-2/) - 1991 MĀORI SPORTS AWARDS Sports Personality of the Year WaimaramaTaumaunu Sports Administrator of the Year Margaret Hiha Junior Sports Woman of the Year Leilani Marsh Junior Sports Man of the Year Adam Parore Female Athlete with a Disability Laurelle Newton Male Athlete with a Disability Gregory Moses Coach of the Year Jeff Green Senior Sports
- [Tamariki Day 2016](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/tamariki-day-2016/) - [one-half last] Tamariki Day 2016 Rā o Ngā Tamariki [/one-half]
- [Wynton Rufer](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/wynton-rufer/) - Ngāti Porou SOCCER All Whites Record 10 caps NZ U-19's 39 caps NZ All Whites Spain 1982 World Cup member v Scotland, Russia and Brazil International Honours FIFA Oceania Player of the Century Player of the Decade 1990's FIFA World XI team Tokyo, May 1995 & Sydney, June 1999 European Honours Top 20 all
- [Wayne 'Buck' Shelford](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/wayne-buck-shelford/) - Ngapuhi RUGBY ALL BLACKS 1985 – 1990 Games for the All Blacks 17 as Captain 22 Tests 14 as un-defeated Captain Māori All Blacks North Harbour NZ Combined Services Inducteed NZ Sports Hall of Fame 1997 Inducteed Māori Sports Hall of Fame 2007
- [Waka Nathan](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/waka-nathan/) - Ngapuhi RUGBY Provincial Auckland 1959,60,61,62,63,65,66,67 North Island 1960,61,63,65,66,67 National NZ Trials 1961,62,63,65,67 NZ XV 1960,66 Rest of NZ 1960 NZ Maori All Blacks 1959,60,61,65,66 All Blacks 1962,63,64,66,67 Tom French Cup 1962 Selector Coach Maori All Blacks Administration President of NZ Rugby Union President of Auckland Rugby Union 2004
- [Waimarama Taumaunu MBE](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/waimarama-taumaunu-mbe/) - Ngāti Porou NETBALL International Silver Ferns 1981 – 1991 Silver Ferns Captain 1989,1990, 1991 Provincial Awarded an MBE Inducteed NZ Sports Hall of Fame 1996 Inducteed Māori Sports Hall of Fame 2007
- [Teone Wiwi ‘Jack’ Taiaroa](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/teone-wiwi-jack-taiaroa/) - 1862-1907 Ngāi Tahu RUGBY, CRICKET, ATHLETICS Teone Wiwi Taiaroa (1862 – 1907) – also known as John or Jack Taiaroa – is among the first of the many standout Māori players who have been a staple in All Black sides for more than a century. Jack grew up in Ōtākou and had a distinguished
- [Tamariki Day 2015](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/tamariki-day-2015/) - [one-half last] Tamariki Day 2015 Rā o Ngā Tamariki [/one-half]
- [Tamariki Day 2014](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/tamariki-day-2014/) - Tamariki Day 2014 Rā o Ngā Tamariki
- [Tamariki Day 2013](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/tamariki-day-2013/) - [one-half last] Tamariki Day 2013 Rā o Ngā Tamariki Hundreds of school children representing eight kura kaupapa Māori – or Māori immersion schools – took part in this year’s Tamariki Sport and Cultural Day on Friday September 20 2013. The annual event was again hosted by Te Kura Kaupapa Māori ā Rohe o Māngere in south Auckland. More
- [Tamariki Day 2012](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/tamariki-day-2012/) - [one-half last] Ngā Taumāhekeheke o Te Kura Kaupapa Kura Kaupapa Olympics Tamariki Day 2012 Rā o Ngā Tamariki The theme for 2012 was based on the London Olympics and was hosted at the Papakura Athletics Track on Friday 17 August. Nga Tamariki took part in sprint, long distance and relay races, including shot put and long jump. Feature
- [Tamariki Day 2011](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/tamariki-day-2011/) - [one-half] Tamariki Day 2011 Rā o Ngā Tamariki Rugby World Cup Theme Ra Ipu Whutuporo o te Ao mo nga Tamariki Ora. This event was the vision of Albie Pryor. Ko tenei te tiro whanui o te Rangatira nei a Albie, hei tu he ra ‘Tamariki Ora’. The theme for 2011 was based on the Rugby
- [Tamariki Day 2010](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/tamariki-day-2010/) - [one-half] Tamariki Day 2010 Rā o Ngā Tamariki The 2010 Tamariki Sport & Cultural Day was co-hosted at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori a Rohe o Mangere on Friday November 26. Following the vision of the late Albie Pryor, the Tamariki Sport & Cultural Day began in 1999 on the turf of our founder’s many rugby battles - Eden Park. The
- [Tamariki Day 2009](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/tamariki-day-2009/) - [one-half] Tamariki Day 2009 Rā o Ngā Tamariki Co-hosted at Te Kura Kaupapa Maori a rohe o Mangere on Friday 20th November. Following the vision of the late Albie Pryor, the Tamariki Sport & Cultural Day began in 1999 on the turf of our founder’s many rugby battles - Eden Park. The purpose of the Tamariki Sport & Cultural Day
- [Tamariki Day 2008](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/tamariki-day-2008/) - [one-half] Tamariki Day 2008 Rā o Ngā Tamariki Co-hosted at Te Kura o Te Whakarewarewa, supported by Te Papa Taakaro o Te Arawa and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori a rohe o Mangere on Thursday 6 November. Following the vision of the late Albie Pryor, the Tamariki Sport & Cultural Day began in 1999 on the turf of our founder’s many
- [Tamariki Day 2007](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/tamariki-day-2007/) - [one-half last] Tamariki Day 2007 Rā o Ngā Tamariki Co-hosted at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori ā Rohē Māngere. Following the vision of the late Albie Pryor, the Tamariki Sport & Cultural Day began in 1999 on the turf of our founder’s many rugby battles - Eden Park. The purpose of the Tamariki Sport & Cultural Day is to provide
- [Tamariki Day 2006](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/tamariki-day-2006/) - [one-half last] Tamariki Day 2006 Rā o Ngā Tamariki Co-hosted at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori ā Rohē Māngere at the Kura on Friday 10 November. Elite Māori athletes and Māori sporting organisations interacted with more than 1200 students from 21 kura kaupapa Māori, Māori immersion schools a the 2006 Tamariki Sports and Cultural Day. “Fostering
- [Tamariki Day 2005](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/tamariki-day-2005/) - [one-half last] Tamariki Day 2005 Rā o Ngā Tamariki “Fostering pride and sports participation for our Māori youth of tomorrow" [/one-half]
- [Tamariki Day 2004](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/tamariki-day-2004/) - [one-half last] Tamariki Day 2004 Rā o Ngā Tamariki “Fostering pride and sports participation for our Māori youth of tomorrow" [/one-half]
- [Taini Karu Jamison OBE, nee Royal](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/taini-karu-jamison-obe-nee-royal/) - Ngāti Maru, Ngāi Tahu NETBALL, TENNIS Coach World Champion NZ Netball Team 1971 OBE for service to Sport 1973 Life Member Rotorua Netball Life Member BOP Netball Life Member Aotearoa Maori Tennis Former NZ Māori Tennis rep & Champion
- [Stacey William Jones ONZM](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/stacey-william-jones-onzm/) - Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāpuhi RUGBY LEAGUE Stacey is widely regarded as the best New Zealand player of his generation. The 38-year-old played 46 tests for the Kiwis from 1995 to 2006 – six tests as captain in 2002 and 2006 – and made a club record 261 NRL appearances. He also holds the record for
- [Sid Going](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/sid-going/) - Ngapuhi RUGBY Provincial North Auckland 1962,65-78 North Island 1966,67,68,69,71,73,75,77 National NZ Trials 1966,67,69,70,71,72,73,75,77 NZ Maori All Blacks 1965,66,68,69,71,72,74,75,77 NZ XV 1968 All Black 1967,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77 Tom French Cup 1967,68,69,70,71,72
- [Ruia Morrison MBE](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/ruia-morrison-mbe/) - Te Arawa TENNIS Possibly New Zealand’s best known tennis player here and abroad, Ruia started in her first Māori Tennis Championships in Gisborne in 1947 through to 1953 where commitments to national and international tournaments began. Ruia competed in Wimbledon, 1957,58,59 and 60 where she reached the quarterfinals. National Titles 1954-55 NZ U/19 Champion
- [RUBEN James WIKI  ONZM](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/ruben-james-wiki-onzm/) - Nga Puhi, Tainui, Ngāti Hāmoa RUGBY LEAGUE An Officer of the NZ Order of Merit, Ruben represented Otara Scorpians, Otahuhu Leopards, Junior Kiwis, NZ Maori, Auckland, Canberra Raiders (225 matches) NZ Warriors (87 matches) Samoa (1 match) NZ Kiwis (55 tests, 18 as Captain) former NZRL High Performance manager, 2008-2010 Kiwi assistant trainer. Inductee
- [Rebecca Faulkner nee Chaplow](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/rebecca-faulkner-nee-chaplow/) - Ngai Te Rangi NETBALL 1962 – Represented Rotorua A (National Side) 1962 – Represented NZ Team 1963 – Represented North Island and the NZ team at the World Championships 1970's – Coach, Eastern Bay of Plenty Netball Team
- [Phillip Orchard](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/phillip-orchard/) - Te Arawa RUGBY LEAGUE Club Ngongotaha (Bay of Plenty) 1964,65,66,67,68,69,70,71 St George (Wellington) 1972,73,74,75,76,77,78 Provincial Bay of Plenty – 1964 (aged 16) 65,66,67,68,69,70,71 Wellington – 1972,73,74,75,76,77,78 National NZ Kiwis – 1969,70,71,72,75 Inducted to the NZ Rugby League “ Legends of League”
- [Philip Mikaera Tataurangi](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/philip-mikaera-tataurangi/) - Ngāti Kahungunu GOLF Philip was the leading individual among a quartet of young men who became the first New Zealand team to win the world amateur Eisenhower Trophy in Canada in 1992. Highlights of Tataurangi’s professional career included winning the 1996 Australian PGA Championship and the 2002 Invensys Classic on the PGA Tour.
- [Pat Walsh](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/pat-walsh/) - Ngapuhi RUGBY Provincial Auckland 1954,55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63 North Island 1955,59 Bay of Plenty-Thames Valley-Counties 1956 King Country-Counties 1959 National NZ Trials 1956,57,59,63 NZ Maori All Blacks 1955,56,58,59,61 NZ XV 1955 NZ Under 23 1958 All Blacks 1955,56,57,58,59,63,64 Tom French Cup 1955,58 Selector NZ All Black 1969,70,71
- [Neti Traill, nee Davis](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/neti-traill-nee-davis/) - Ngapuhi TABLE TENNIS New Zealand Open Women's Singles - 1960, 61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 68, 70 Women's Doubles - 1960, 61, 62, 65, 66, 68, 70 Mixed Doubles - 1958, 59, 60, 65, 68, 76 Girls' Singles Under 18 - 1958, 59, 60 Girls' Doubles Under 18 - 1958, 61 Mixed Doubles Under
- [Millie Khan, nee King](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/millie-khan-nee-king/) - Ngati Rangitihi LAWN BOWLS National Championships Winner, singles, 1989, 1990, 1992, 2000 Winner, pairs, 1994, 2000 Winner, fours, 1989, 1990, 1997, 2001, 2002 Winner, champion of champions singles, 1990 Winner of 2 gold bars (5 National Titles per Gold Bar) Asia Pacific Championships 1997, singles silver, pairs silver Commonwealth Games 1990, singles silver (Auckland)
- [Mervyn Church ONZM](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/mervyn-church-onzm/) - Ngati Tuwharetoa, Te Ati Haunui a Pāpārangi, Ngati Maniapoto RODEO 12 NZ All Round Cowboy championships 1973,74.75,76,77,78,79.81,82,83,84,85 NZ Rope & Tie Championship 1997 2 NZ Steer Wrestling Championships 1983, 84,85,88,89,93 Recognised for his versatility in Rodeo, dog trialists, pig and deer hunting. His sons and grandchildrens are carrying on his feats in Rodeo.
- [Margaret Hiha, nee Raureti](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/margaret-hiha-nee-raureti/) - Ngati Rangitihi HOCKEY, TENNIS, BASKETBALL, SOFTBALL Hockey Provincial: Auckland – 1951, 52 Otago – 1953 Auckland Country – 1954 Bay of Plenty – 1954 Hawkes Bay Rep – 1962, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80 (64-79 as captain) National: NZ Maori Team
- [Margaret (Meg) Matangi MBE](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/margaret-meg-matangi-mbe/) - Te Atiawa, Taranaki, Ngāti Mutunga NETBALL Margaret Te Kahurangi Matangi was born in New Plymouth the second of 12 siblings to Tioro Matangi and Hinehau (nee Karena). Margaret was educated firstly at Bell Block and Fitzroy schools before enrolling at New Plymouth Girl’s High School. Margaret was quoted “we were from a farming family,
- [Mackie Herewini](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/mackie-herewini/) - Ngati Tuwharetoa RUGBY Provinical Auckland 1958,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69,70 North Island 1963,64,65,66,67,68 National All Black Trials 1960,61,62,63,65,66,67,68,70 NZ Maori All Blacks 1960,61,64,65,66,70,71 Rest of NZ 1960 All Blacks 1962,63,64,65,66,67 Selector NZ Maori 1969,70,71,72,73? Tom French Cup 1960,63
- [LOUISA Hareruia WALL](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/louisa-hareruia-wall/) - Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Waikato RUGBY, NETBALL A dual International, Louisa played Netball for the Silver Ferns (28 caps) 1989 – 1992 & was a member of the world Cup finalists Silver Ferns 1989. Louisa also represented the Black Ferns 1995-2001 (15 Tests) & was a member of the Rugby World Cup Champions in 1998. Louisa
- [KEVIN Ronald TAMATI](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/kevin-ronald-tamati/) - Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Kahungunu RUGBY LEAGUE A Life Member of NZRL, an Auckland Rugby League Immortal, Kevin represented Wellington, Widnes RLC, Auckland, Junior Kiwis, Warrington, NZ Maori and NZ Kiwis 1979-82, 82,84. Kevin is currently Chairman of Hawkes Bay Rugby League.
- [Judge JOHN Enoka MACDONALD](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/judge-john-enoka-macdonald/) - Rangitāne, Ngāti Raukawa BASKETBALL John represented Otago, New Plymouth, NZ Universities and NZ 1969-1981 (Captain 1973,75,78) Captained the first NZ side to beat Australia in 1978. Represented NZ Universities in Cricket. An above average sportsman in Rugby, Athletics and tennis (still competing). 2017 Inducted to the NZB Hall of Fame. John was appointed a
- [Joseph Warbrick](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/joseph-warbrick/) - 1862-1903 Ngati Rangitihi RUGBY Provincial Auckland 1877,82,83,86,94 Wellington1879,80,88 Hawkes Bay 1885,87 National NZ Native Team 1888,89 All Blacks 1884
- [John Hoani MacDonald](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/john-hoani-macdonald/) - 1907-1982 Rangitane ROWING, RUGBY, RUGBY LEAGUE, TENNIS Born in Wairau in 1907, his sporting career covered Rowing, Rugby and Rugby League, in all of which he attained national honours. John also excelled at Tennis, Boxing, Shooting, Cycling, Table Tennis, Darts, Golf, Billiards and Snooker. Rowing 1930 Empire Games, Canada – Gold in Fours, Silver
- [HOWIE Kevin TAMATI  MBE](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/howie-kevin-tamati-mbe/) - Te Atiawa, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāi Tahu RUGBY LEAGUE A Member of the British Empire, life Member of NZ Rugby League, Howie has represented Waitara RLC, Taranaki RL, Wigan, NZ Maori and the NZ Kiwis 1979-85. Junior Kiwis coach 1990 and NZ Kiwi’s coach 1992-93. Howie is currently the President of NZRL.
- [Hohepa Joe Ratima](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/hohepa-joe-ratima/) - Ngāti Maniapoto RUGBY LEAGUE King Country Rugby Rep King Country Combined Rep NZ Māori All Blacks Auckland Rugby League Rep NZ Kiwis Rugby League Rep V/President NZ Māori Rugby League
- [Herbert Augustus Slade](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/herbert-augustus-slade/) - 1851-1920 Ngapuhi BOXING Born 10 January 1851 to James Slade (an Irish whaler) and Sophia Te Paea Rupu Kopiri, at Kaikino north of Awanui. Passed away Utah, USA 1920. Introduction: Herbert ‘Maori’ Slade, was the first NZ born fighter to fight for the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship. His induction to the Māori Sports Hall
- [George Nepia](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/george-nepia/) - 1905-1986 Ngati Porou, Ngati Kahungunu RUGBY, RUGBY LEAGUE Rugby Provincial Hawkes Bay 1922,23,24,25,26 East Coast 1927,29,31,33,47 North Island 1924,25,33 Hawkes Bay Poverty Bay-East Coast 1923 Poverty Bay-Bay of Plenty-East Coast 1930 National NZ Trials 1924,29,30,35 NZ Maori All Blacks 1928,29,30,35 All Blacks 1924,25,29,30 Rugby League Provincial Canterbury 1937 Halifax (England)1936,37 National NZ Kiwis 1937,38
- [Frances Taumata, nee Pere](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/frances-taumata-nee-pere/) - Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki Rongomaiwahine GOLF 1969 Gisborne Park Senior Ladies Champion and the youngest club champion ever at 15 years old. Hawkes Bay – Poverty Bay Russell Grace Inter-provincial team. 1970 Gisborne Park Senior Ladies Champion. NZ Maori Golf Ladies Champion – Springfield. Won the Russell Grace Cup for Hawkes Bay-Poverty Bay. 1971 Gisborne Park
- [Eric Ropiha ONZM](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/eric-ropiha-onzm/) - Ngati Kahungungu EQUESTRIAN, HORSE TRAINING “Horseman extraordinaire” – a lifetime dedicated to Equestrian and horse training. Perhaps the best-known Māori figure in horse racing and equestrian formerly of Ōtaki, and now of Woodville. Eric has been the owner and owner-trainer of many of the country’s top gallopers and tutor of many top jockeys. Eric
- [Elva Marama Love, nee Enoka](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/elva-marama-love-nee-enoka/) - Ngati Kahungunu (South Featherson) Te Atiawa (Urenui) HOCKEY Club Level Hinewaka Maori Women's Team 1945/1950 Hutt United Club 1949 Wellington Technical College Old Girls 1947/1967 Vice Captain 1958/1961 - Captain 1961/1963 Regional Representative Level 1945-63 Wairarapa Representative Team - 1945/1946 Wellington Maori Women's Rep Team - 1949/1960 Wellington Representative Team - 1947/1963 Wellington Vice
- [Dr FARAH Rangikoepa PALMER ONZM, BPhEd, PhD](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/dr-farah-rangikoepa-palmer-onzm-bphed-phd/) - Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato [Ngāti Mahuta ki te hauāuru] RUGBY An Officer of the NZ Order of Merit, Farah represented Otago, Waikato and Manawatū and NZ Black Ferns 1996-06 (Captain) and was part of the team that won 3 World Cups in 1998, 2002 and 2006. Awarded International Women’s Personality of the Year by the
- [Albie Pryor](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/albie-pryor/) - 1933-2000 Ngati Awa RUGBY Provincial Bay of Plenty 1952,53,54,55 Auckland 1956,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64 North Island 1956 National NZ Trials 1956 NZ XV 1956 Rest of NZ 1956 NZ Maori All Blacks 1952,54,55,56,57,58,59,60 Founder of Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Charitable Trust
- [2016](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2016-2/) - [three-fourth] Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Lisa CARRINGTON (Ngati Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki) CANOE RACING Māori Sports Administrator Trevor SHAILER (Ngati Kauwhata, Ngati Hauti) OLYMPIC GAMES Disabled Māori Sports Person Cameron LESLIE (Ngāpuhi) PARA-SWIMMING Māori Umpire / Referee Amber CHURCH (Te Aitanga-ā-Māhaki) HOCKEY Māori Sports Team Aotearoa NZ Elite Mens V6 500 WAKA
- [2015](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2015-2/) - [three-fourth] Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Lisa CARRINGTON (Ngati Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki) CANOE RACING Māori Sports Administrator Lana Aitken (Ngāi Te Rangi) TE WHAKAPAKARI TĪNANA Disabled Māori Sports Person Emma Foy (Ngāti Kahu) PARA-CYCLING Māori Umpire / Referee Glen Jackson (Ngāi Tahu) RUGBY Māori Sports Team Aotearoa Maori Secondary Schools Team –
- [2014](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2014-2/) - [three-fourth] Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Jason Wynyard (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāpuhi, Tainui) WOOD CHOPPING, POWER SAWING Tai Hikuroa Wynyard (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāpuhi, Tainui) BASKETBALL Māori Sports Administrator Trina Tamati (Ngāti Kahungunu) – rugby league nines Heather Skipworth QSM (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāi Tahu) – Iron Māori Disabled Māori Sports Person Emma Foy (Ngāpuhi)
- [2011](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2011-3/) - [three-fourth] Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Piri Weepu (Te Whakatōhea, Ngai Tahu) Māori Sports Administrator Tony Kemp (Te Āti Awa) RUGBY LEAGUE Disabled Māori Sports Person Jayne Parsons (Taranaki) TANDEM CYCLING Māori Umpire / Referee Miah Williams (Ngāti Tamaterā, Ngāti Hako) RUGBY LEAGUE Māori Sports Team Jason and Karmyn Wynyard (Ngāti Maniapoto,
- [2010](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2010-2/) - [three-fourth] Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Hosea Gear (Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-ā-Māhaki) Māori Sports Administrator Patricia Rangi (Te Atiawa) HOCKEY Disabled Māori Sports Person Cameron Leslie (Ngāpuhi) SWIMMING Māori Umpire / Referee Henry Perenara (Ngāti Rangitihi) RUGBY LEAGUE Māori Sports Team Māori All Blacks RUGBY Māori Sports Coach Stephen Kearney (Te
- [2009](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2009-2/) - [three-fourth] Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Benji Marshall (Ngāi Tuhoe) Māori Sports Administrator Philip Parker (Ngāti Manawa) SOCCER Disabled Māori Sports Person Matthew Lack (Te Whakatōhea) WHEELCHAIR RACING Māori Umpire / Referee Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri (Ngāti Kahungunu) RUGBY Māori Sports Team Tu Toa Girls Netball Team NETBALL Māori Sports Coach Stephen Kearney
- [2008](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2008-2/) - [three-fourth] Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Jason Wynyard (Ngapuhi, Ngati Maniapoto) Māori Sports Administrator Paul Te Punga (Te Atiawa) MOTORSPORT Disabled Māori Sports Person Cameron Leslie (Ngapuhi) SWIMMING Māori Umpire / Referee Wiremu Tamaki (Ngati Raukawa) SOFTBALL Māori Sports Team NZ Maori rugby team RUGBY Māori Sports Coach Noeline Taurua-Barnett (Ngapuhi)
- [2007](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2007-2/) - [three-fourth] Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Storm Uru (Ngai Tahu) Māori Sports Administrator Ani Haua (Nga Ruahine, Ngati Rauru, Maniapoto) MĀORI RUGBY Disabled Māori Sports Person Matthew Lack (Whakatohea) WHEELCHAIR RACING Māori Sports Coach Yvette McCausland–Durie (Ngati Awa) NETBALL Māori Sports Media Award Te Kauhoe Wano (Te Ati Awa, Ngati Awa) Toa TV –
- [2006](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/5252-2/) - [three-fourth] Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Farah Palmer (Ngati Mahuta) Māori Sports Administrator Maggie Greening (Ngati Porou) WAKA AMA Disabled Māori Sports Person Peter Martin (Te Arawa) WHEELCHAIR ATHLETICS Māori Umpire / Referee Carl Cowley (Ngati Kahungunu, Ngati Apakura) KICKBOXING, BOXING, MARTIAL ARTS Māori Sports Team Manawaru WAKA AMA Māori Sports Coach James Kupa (Ngati Kahungunu)
- [2005](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2005-2/) - [three-fourth] Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Michael Campbell (Ngati Ruanui, Ngati Rauru) Māori Sports Administrator Mavis Mullins (Rangitane ki Tamaki nui a Rua, Te Ati Haunui a Paparangi) WOOLHANDLING & SHEARING Disabled Māori Sports Person Cameron Leslie (Ngapuhi) SWIMMING Māori Umpire / Referee John Kendall (Te Arawa) RUGBY Māori Sports Team Manawaru WAKA AMA
- [2004](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2004-2/) - [three-fourth] Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Peter Martin (Te Arawa) Māori Sports Administrator Robin Manihera (Ngati Hine, Ngai Porou) NETBALL Disabled Māori Sports Person Peter Martin (Te Arawa) FIELD ATHLETICS Māori Umpire / Referee Lyn Farrell (Ngati Maniapoto) HOCKEY Māori Sports Team NZ Maori All Blacks RUGBY Māori Sports Coach Chubb
- [2003](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2003-2/) - [three-fourth] Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Temepara Clark (Nga Puhi) Māori Sports Administrator Christine Panapa (Ngati Tuwharetoa, Ngapuhi) RUGBY LEAGUE Disabled Māori Sports Person William Ray Beattie (Ngai Tuhoe, Ngati Kahungungu) FIELD ATHLETICS Māori Umpire / Referee Shaun Waata Birmingham (Waikato) TOUCH REFEREE Māori Sports Team Aotearoa Maori Women's 7's WOMEN SEVENS RUGBY Māori Sports
- [2002](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2002-2/) - [three-fourth] Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Pero Cameron Sports Administrator of the Year Te Watihana Walter James Sports Umpire/Referee of the Year Josef Brown Disabled Sports Person of the Year Corrine Rowe Sports Coach of the Year Matahi Brightwell Sports Team of the Year Glen Wilson & Leilani Rorani Sports Media
- [2001](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2001-2/) - [three-fourth] Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Michael-John Walker Sports Administrator of the Year Carol & Gerard Ngawati Junior Sports Woman of the Year Keisha-Dean Soffe Junior Sports Man of the Year Michael-John Walker Athlete with a Disability Peter Martin Umpire/Referee of the Year Reilynn Cameron Coach of the Year Joseph McClutchie
- [2000](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/2000-2/) - [three-fourth] Athlete of the Decade Michael Campbell Albie Pryor Memorial Māori Sportsperson of the Year Michael Campbell Sports Administrator of the Year Dale Tamehana Junior Sports Woman of the Year Renee Flavell Junior Sports Man of the Year Michael-John Walker Female Athlete with a Disability Maia Amai Male Athlete with a Disability John Dowall
- [1999](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/1999-2/) - [three-fourth] Sports Personality of the Year Leilani Joyce Sports Administrator of the Year Hugh McGhan Junior Sports Woman of the Year Leanne Baker Junior Sports Man of the Year Nathan Nukunuku Female Athlete with a Disability Atapo Naera-Te Houkotuku Male Athlete with a Disability Sholto Taylor Coach of the Year Peter Walters Senior Sports
- [1998](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/1998-2/) - [three-fourth] Sports Personality of the Year Farah Palmer Sports Administrator of the Year Tina Karaitiana Junior Sports Woman of the Year Rewa Hudson Junior Sports Man of the Year Tyron Edwards Female Athlete with a Disability Atapo Naera Te Houtuku Male Athlete with a Disability Peter Martin Coach of the Year Georgina Salter Senior
- [1997](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/1997-2/) - [three-fourth] Sports Personality of the Year Leilani Joyce Sports Administrator of the Year Cathy Friend Junior Sports Woman of the Year Rewa Hudson Junior Sports Man of the Year Mark Stanaway Female Athlete with a Disability Corrine Rowe Male Athlete with a Disability Reweti Cameron Coach of the Year Matiu Te Pou Senior Sports
- [1996](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/1996-2/) - [three-fourth] Sports Personality of the Year Zinzan Brooke Sports Administrator of the Year Dave Ahu Junior Sports Woman of the Year Lydia Lipscombe Junior Sports Man of the Year Jayson Herbert Female Athlete with a Disability Corrine Rowe Male Athlete with a Disability Peter Martin Coach of the Year Matiu Te Pou Senior Sports
- [1995](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/1995-2/) - [three-fourth] > Sports Personality of the Year Michael Campbell Sports Administrator of the Year Cheryl Te Kani Junior Sports Woman of the Year Rawea Greenwood Junior Sports Man of the Year Stacey Jones Female Athlete with a Disability Maria Waitai Male Athlete with a Disability Reweti Cameron Coach of the Year Jan Lundon Senior
- [1994](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/1994-2/) - [three-fourth] Sports Personality of the Year Dean Bell Sports Administrator of the Year Cheryl Te Kani Junior Sports Woman of the Year Monique Hippolite Junior Sports Man of the Year Kalolo Fiaui Female Athlete with a Disability Kate Portas Male Athlete with a Disability John Dowell Coach of the Year Chas Ferris Senior Sports
- [1993](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/1993-2/) - [three-fourth] Sports Personality of the Year Cathy Millen Sports Administrator of the Year Richard Bolton Junior Sports Woman of the Year Leilani Marsh Junior Sports Man of the Year Simon Rupapera Male Athlete with a Disability Tui Rupe Coach of the Year Georgina Salter Senior Sports Woman of the Year Michelle Seymour Senior Sports
- [Maunga Emery](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/maunga-emery/) - Ngati Maniapoto RUGBY, RUGBY LEAGUE Rugby Provincial Auckland 1954,55,56,57,58,59 Combined Services, 1952,54,55,56,57 National NZ Maori All Blacks 1954,56,57,58 All Black Trials,53,56,57 Rugby League Provincial Auckland,61,62,63,64,65,66 National NZ Maori 1962,67 NZ Kiwis 1961,62,63,64,65,66
- [Albert Asher (Opai)](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/albert-asher-opai/) - 1879-1965 Ngai te Rangi, Te Arawa RUGBY, RUGBY LEAGUE Rugby Provincial Tauranga 1890 (age 11½ years) 1894 Auckland 1898,1900,01,02,03,04,07 North Island 1902 National NZ All Blacks 1903 League National 1910, 1913 NZ Maori 1908,09 NZ Kiwi 1910
- [1992](https://maorisportsawards.co.nz/portfolio/1992-2/) - [three-fourth] Sports Personality of the Year Eric Rush Sports Administrator of the Year Vic Pirihi Junior Sports Woman of the Year Katherine Costain Junior Sports Man of the Year Sean Fallon Female Athlete with a Disability Kino Crawford Male Athlete with a Disability Aaron Bidois Coach of the Year Howie Tamati Senior Sports Woman

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