Kaiwawao | Referees

Our kaiwawao play a vital part to the success of Māori Touch NZ. The Māori Touch Nationals is an important part of the pathway here in Aotearoa, allowing referees to officiate some of the best teams across the motu. 

To support our referee whānau, we are fortunate to have some of the best referee coaches in Aotearoa. They play a vital role in developing referees and helping them towards their goals - whether that be finals appointments, referee upgrades or just giving back to the game. 

Each year at the Māori Touch Nationals, taonga are awarded to the best youth referee and referee of the tournament.

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Key Details for 2025 Māori Touch Nationals

  • Where: Rotorua International Stadium

  • Accommodation: Available for all travelling referees for Friday 5th and Saturday 6th December. 

  • Kai: Breakfast and Lunch provided both days, plus dinner on Saturday night prior to Pō Whakangahau. 

  • Uniforms: Referees are required to have MTNZ KBS uniform. If you don't have a uniform you can order one with your referee registration. 

  • Tournament Run Times: 9:00am - 4:30pm both days (approx.)

  • Referee Meeting: TBC

  • Key Contact: For any questions, please contact Harley Wall via secretary@maoritouch.co.nz or 0211187706

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Māori Touch NZ KBS Referee Off-Field Apparel Order Form

  • Link: Click Here to Order

  • Māori Touch NZ are proud to partner with KBS to provide Off-Field Apparel for our Referee whānau. Click the link above to order from the following: 

  1. Sublimated Jacket = $70 + GST
  2. Sublimated Hoodie = $60 + GST
  3. Sublimated Tracksuit Pants = $30 + GST
  4. Sublimated Long Sleeve Tee = $50 + GST

  • Apparel Catalogue: Please refer to the KBS Referee Off-Field Apparel Catalogue by clicking HERE

  • KBS Sizing Chart: Please refer to the uniform sizing chart link by clicking HERE

  • Distribution: All referee uniforms ordered will be distributed at the 2025 Māori Touch Nationals. 

  • Referee Uniform Orders: Due by Sun 5 October, 2025

  • Referee Invoice Payment: Due by Sun 19 October, 2025