WAIKATO-TAINUI GAMES 2010 - OVERALL WINNERS

Tuatahi: Tuurangawaewae Marae

Tuarua: Taniwha Marae

Tuatoru: Te Tokanganui-a-Noho Marae

 

ESTIMATED 15,000+ ATTEND THE WAIKATO-TAINUI GAMES 2010

Waikato-Tainui hosted its fourth biennial tribal games in mid February and indications are that a record 15,000 were participating in the venue at one time, under the umbrella of unity and tribal pride!
                                         
Te Arataura board member and spokesperson for the games Robert Tukiri says that organisers anticipated between 15 – 20,000 tribal members would converge on the Hopuhopu Sports Complex over two days. He says it is more likely that attendance over the weekend in fact exceeded the 20,000 mark.

“We had 51 Marae registered to compete in 20 sports and activities which is 10-15 Marae more than we have had before,” said Robert.

“The inclusion of new events like surfing, waka ama, tennis, kaumaatua activities and Inclusive Games illustrates the diverse range of activities our people are involved with which not only increased the overall attendance, but also provided opportunities for all age groups to participate along with those with varying disabilities.

“It was a fantastic and well organised event and I thank everyone including all of the coordinators. tribal staff, and the 300 volunteers whose efforts resulted in such a successful turnout.”

51 WAIKATO-TAINUI MARAE REGISTERED TO PARTICIPATE
	Aotearoa		Ooraeroa		Te Papaorotu
	Hiiona		Pohara		Te Papatapu
	Horahora		Poihakena		Te Tihi o Moerangi
	Hukanui		Puukaki		Te Taumata ki Parawera
	Kaiatemata		Puurekireki		Te Tokanganuianoho
	Kaitumutumu		Raungaiti		Tikirahi
	Makaurau		Rukumoana		Tuurangawaewae
	Mangatangi		Taniwha		Umupuia
	Mangatoatoa		Tauhei		Waahi
	Maungatautari		Taupiri		Waikare
	Maurea		Te Akau		Waikeri
	Motakotako		Te Awamarahi		Waingaro
	Ngaa Hau E Whaa		Te Iti o Haua		Waipapa
	Ngaa Tai E Rua		Te Hoe o Tainui		Waiti
	Ngatira		Te Kaharoa		Whatapaka
	Okapu		Te Kauri
	Okarea		Te Kotahitanga
	Omaero		Te Ohaaki

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Games Committe and Event Management Team

Governance : Robert Tukiri

Management: Janet Falwasser

Sports Coordinator : Heremaia Samson

Committee Secretary: Pania Paekau

Contact: +64 7 824 8689 or freephone 0800 824 684. Fax: +64 7 824 5642.