Māori Touch Nationals - 2022 Award Winners

We are pleased to confirm our 2022 Grade and Special Award winners for this years Māori Touch Nationals in Rotorua. A big congratulations to all of our Māori Touch whānau that were part of our event this year. We look forward to seeing you all in 2023! 

REFEREES

• Referee of the Tournament: Rodger Neighbours 
• Rangatahi Referee of the Tournament: Zinzan Deans-Emery

YOUTH

• Taitamatāne (U17 Boys) Champions: MANIAPOTO
• Taitamāhine (U17 Girls) Champions: TAINUI
• Rangatahi Player of the Tournament: Libby Kearins Te Whare (TAINUI GIRLS)

MASTERS

• Pakeke Hanumi (Mixed Masters) Champions: TARANAKI
• Pakeke Tāne (Mens Masters) Champions: MATAATUA

OPENS

• Wāhine (Open Womens) Champions: MATAATUA
• Wāhine Player of the Tournament: Mererangi Paul (MATAATUA)
• Hanumi (Open Mixed) Champions: WAIKATO TAINUI
• Tāne (Open Mens) Champions: WAIRERE
• Tāne Player of the Tournament: Eifion Jones (WAIRERE)

KAUPAPA TAONGA - Overall Taonga – the rohe that demonstrates the Kaupapa on and off the field (must turn up at
powhakangahau/positive contribution to the tournament/strong tikanga.

NGĀTI HINE

Click Here for full tournament results and standings