Ngā Tohu 2025 — National Māori Hockey Achievements & Awards
He Whakataetae Whakamīharo!
This year, it was Tāmaki Makaurau’s turn to host the 2025 National Māori Hockey Tournament, held in Pukekohe across two outstanding venues — Counties Manukau and ACG Strathallan.
Over four exciting days, the tournament brought together eight rohe, two tiers, 26 teams, and 537 participants, supported by countless whānau, kaumātua, and dignitaries. It was a powerful showcase of kotahitanga and whanaungatanga, both on and off the turf.
The tournament was filled with pride, passion, and powerful displays of mana. From our rangatahi to our senior players, every pass, every goal, and every cheer carried the wairua of our people.
This year, we celebrate not only our champions on the field, but also all those who upheld the kaupapa, spirit, and unity of Māori Hockey.
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa who contributed to making this tournament one to remember — a true celebration of our people, our game, and our shared pride in being Māori.
Team Awards — Ngā Tohu Tīma
Wāhine Tier 1
Tuatahi – Tāmaki Makaurau A
Tuarua – Tai Tokerau Waimirirangi
Tuatoru – Waiariki Waiteti
Wāhine Tier 2
Tuatahi – Tai Tokerau Hineāmaru
Tuarua – Tāmaki Makaurau Wahine B
Tuatoru – Waiariki Kura Nui
Tāne Tier 1
Tuatahi – Tāmaki Makaurau A
Tuarua – Waiariki Waikuta
Tuatoru – Takitimu
Tāne Tier 2
Tuatahi – Waikato-Maniapoto B
Tuarua – Waiariki Kura Roa
Tuatoru – āmaki Makaurau B
Individual Taonga and Awards
Heitia Hiha Cup
Te Kaitakaro Tino Kōhure (Ngā Tāne) — Most Outstanding Player, Senior Men
- Te Hiraka Chase (Waiariki)
Margaret Hiha Cup
Te Kaitakaro Tino Kōhure (Ngā Wāhine) — Most Outstanding Player, Senior Women
- Sophie Murray (Tāmaki Makaurau)
Sam Kereama Cup
Te Kaitakaro Tino Kōhure (Ngā Tamatāne Rangatahi) — Most Outstanding Player, Junior Men
- Aidan Bax (Takitimu)
Sharon Watson Cup
Te Kaitakaro Tino Kōhure (Ngā Tamawahine Rangatahi) — Most Outstanding Player, Junior Women
- Pia Hohepa (Tāmaki Makaurau)
Beatrice Nikora Cup
Te Tīma Kaha Ki Te Kawe i te Mana, te Mauri me te Wairua o te Whakataetae. The team that best carried the pride, purpose and spirit of the tournament.
- Tairāwhiti Tāne
Mina Mitai-Ngatai Trophy
Toa Whai Kaute – Tāne — Top Goal Scorer, Men
- Rani Harris (Tāmaki Makaurau)
Okeroa Douglas Trophy Toa Whai Kaute – Wāhine — Top Goal Scorer, Women
- Jade Litchfield (Tai Tokerau)
Herewini Hockey Scholarship Individual Scholarship for U21 Tāne and Wāhine
- Ben Cooper (Waikato-Maniapoto)
- Nina Murphy (Tairāwhiti)
He kupu whakamutunga E kore e mimiti te mihi ki ngā kaitākaro, kaiako, kaiwhakawā, kaiwhakarite me ngā whānau tautoko.
You have all carried the kaupapa of Māori Hockey with pride and purpose. Every taonga, every cheer, and every team huddle showed the strength of our whanaungatanga and the unity of our iwi across the motu.