Māori Touch NZ Tamariki Tournament to launch in 2025

Māori Touch NZ is excited to confirm the launch of our Tamariki Tournament in 2025!

This two-day event is strictly for our tamariki with grades including Under 10s, Under 12s & Under 14s Boys, Girls & Mixed. Like our National Tournament, players must whakapapa Māori and represent hapū, rohe, iwi and/or takiwā.

It is the first time Maori Touch NZ has presented an event for tamariki - though we acknowledge Te Matau a Maui, who worked hard in this space for years pre-covid.

MTNZ Chairperson Finney Davis is confident the launch of this kaupapa will strengthen Maori Touch moving forward; “This event is a platform for our tamariki and mokopuna. For 25 years, we have provided rangatahi and adults a platform to play - now it’s time for our kids to show us how it’s done!”

Māori Touch Tamariki Tournament proposed date is February 2025 with a venue TBC.