Over Labour Weekend our six Ki O Rahi representatives travelled to Rotorua to play in the Taumata Ki O Rahi Tournament.  Teams were made up from players across New Zealand, who competed at the Secondary Schools Ki O Rahi Nationals tournament earlier this year.   Players had their first trainings with their new teams for two days prior to the tournament, and although they only had those two days to get to know their team mates, they adapted well to playing with a whole new team.  

Our representatives were in the following teams

Back left to right

Murdoch Beckett - New Zealand Invitational Kīorahi

Manaro Davoren - Aotearoa Māori Kīorahi

Alten Piluden - Pasifika Invitational Kiorahi

Front left to right

Melia Nielsen - New Zealand Invitational Kīorahi

Talia TeAtua Pere - Aotearoa Māori Kīorahi

Pirinitete Maraki-Pene - Pasifika Invitational Kīorahi

Article added: Wednesday 29 October 2025