NZ Heritage Hockey Tournament (NZ Māori Senior and Junior teams return) - Easter weekend 2026
2026-04-03 - 2027-04-06
This year marks the welcome return of both our NZ Māori Senior and Junior teams. The NZ Heritage Hockey Weekend, held over Easter, brings together players, whānau, and supporters to celebrate the history, culture, and diversity of hockey in Aotearoa.
The event features matches against a variety of ethnic representative teams and highlights the cultural richness within our hockey community. Strong participation from NZ Māori Hockey, NZ Indian Hockey, and Pasifika teams ensures a vibrant programme that reflects the many communities who have shaped hockey in New Zealand.
It’s a colourful, family-friendly weekend that honours community, identity, and the deep heritage of our sport.

Herewini Whanau Scholarship Nominations
2026-06-27
HEREWINI SCHOLARSHIP
Nominations Close on 27th June
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The Herewini whanau in partnership with the Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa Charitable Trust offers a grant of (amount to be confirmed at the awards presentation) and the Herewini whanau taonga/trophy to an outstanding Junior male and female hockey player of Māori descent at the NZ Māori Hockey National Hockey Tournament.
CRITERIA
Applicants must be aged 17 and under 21 and achieve outstanding results at club, regional, national or international levels. NZ Māori Hockey Kaunihera will make the final selection.
PROCESS

Application is open to all players of Māori descent and members of NZ Māori Hockey.
The closing date for receiving applications is the last Friday in September. No late applications will be accepted.
All applicants will be notified of the successful applicant.
The successful applicant must attend the National Māori Sports Awards event (TBA).

Life Membership and Service Award Nominations
2026-06-27
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Matariki Hockey5s TBA
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12
Matariki Hockey 5s is a fast, fun, community-driven tournament held each year around Matariki, the Māori New Year. Run by NZ Māori Hockey and Counties Manukau Hockey, it uses the quick, exciting Hockey5s format (4 players + goalie) to bring whānau together and celebrate culture during the winter break.
What to know:

Format: Fast, small-field Hockey5s — easy to play, exciting to watch.

When: Around Matariki in late June/early July.

Purpose: Celebrate Māori culture and unite the hockey community in an inclusive, all-ages event.

Where: Usually hosted at Counties Manukau Hockey, Pukekohe.

For future dates, keep an eye on Counties Manukau Hockey and NZ Māori Hockey social pages leading up to Matariki.

Nominations for NZMH Selectors Coaches & Managers
2026-09-30 - 2026-11-30
DUE END OF SEPTEMBER
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Calling for Nominations
2025/26 NZMH Junior Wāhine and Tāne Coaches, Managers & Selectors

We are now accepting nominations for Coaches, Managers, and Selectors for the 2025/26 season.

Head to our website to download the nomination forms and apply today.

Please note: Successful applicants must be available to attend the 2025 National Māori Hockey Tournament.

Nominations for Office
2026-10-06
Nominations for Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and Rohe Delegates
Closes 6 October
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2026 Annual National Māori Hockey Tournament
2026-10-23 - 2026-10-26 | Waikato-Maniapoto, 0 Queens Avenue, Frankton, Hamilton 3204, Hamilton, New Zealand
Hosted by: Waikato-Maniapoto Māori Hockey, 23-26 Oct 2026
Location: Gallagher Hockey Centre, 0 Queens Avenue, Frankton, Hamilton 3204
The National Tournament is held every year over Labour Weekend and is an official listing on the NZ Hockey Federation calendar of events.
Contact your Rohe Delegate or Kaunihera for information on team trials and registrations. Participation is open to individuals of Māori descent affiliated with their representative rohe, ensuring a strong connection to ancestral lands and communities that enhances cultural understanding and authenticity.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
Friday: Pōwhiri at 1pm followed by the first round of games
Saturday: Games continued
Sunday: Semi-finals & Pō Whakangahau
Monday: Finals, awards & Poroporoaki at 3pm

PŌ WHAKANGAHAU
We want to emphasise the importance of coming together to share tikanga through kapa haka, waiata, and kai. This is a time to celebrate our connections, strengthen relationships, and honour the values that unite us. The evening will also include the announcement of the tāne and wāhine selected for the U21 NZ Māori Representative Team, as well as the presentation of Life Member Awards.
Venue: TBC
Time: TBC
