08/04/2026
KI-O-RAHI NATIONALS 2026
Te Kura ā Iwi o Manutuke – #3 o Aotearoa Whānui 🔥
Tēnei te reo aumihi e ruakapanga atu ana ki ngā uri i whakakanohi i tō tātou kura, tō tātou iwi ki runga i te whīra waewae kakama o ngā whakataetae ā-motu Ki-O-RAHI Kura Tuarua ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara 2026!
What a way to end term 1 with our uri placing 3rd in NZ secondary Kī-ō-rahi Nationals this year. We are absolutely proud of each and every one of you. You played with heart, resilience, passion, spirit, and devotion, representing our kura, our whānau, and our iwi with honour.
Your Results (6 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss in shoot out)
Game 1: Rotorua Boys & Girls High – WIN (20–14)
Game 2: Ngā Taiātea – WIN (27–11)
Game 3: Newlands – WIN (31–9)
Game 4 (Semi): Rotorua Boys & Girls High – WIN (30–9)
Game 5: Hamilton Boys & Girls High – WIN (13–10)
Game 6: Te Koutu – DRAW (12–12)(lost in shootout)
Game 7: Wainuiomata – WIN (14–13)
32 schools. One goal. And you rose to the challenge, finishing 3rd in NZ.
What an achievement!
🥇 Te Koutu
🥈 Te Waiū
🥉 Te Kura ā Iwi o Manutuke
Te Aweawe-o-te-rangi! Te Koutu! Otirā ki ngā whanaunga o Te Waiū!
Special Acknowledgements:
A huge mihi to our tauira selected into the NZ Ki-o-rahi Team
• Whaiururangi Maxwell
• Savanna Galloway
• Maxwell Savage
It comes as no surprise that many of our players have also been approached to represent other teams such as NZ Kuki Airani & NZ Ngā Kura ā-Iwi
at this year’s Elite Ki-o-rahi tournament, Taumata!
A true testament to their hard work and dedication.
Kei te hunga hāpai!
A heartfelt acknowledgement to our coach Matua Willie Brown, our kaiako Matua Dayne, Matua Allies, Matua Tuhakia, Matua Justin, Koka Amanda, Koka Ata-Ria, Koka Mahinerangi, and all our whānau who supported our uri on this journey.
Your aroha, commitment, and unwavering support for our uri is truly admirable. We can’t thank you enough for everything you have given to ensure their success.
Katuarehe!
