Tournament Director
Martin Glossop
Umpires Manager
(TBA)
NZMH Umpire Administration Group
David Oakley & Max Beech
REGISTRATIONS are restricted to umpires of Māori descent until August 16th. Starting from August 17th, registrations will be open to all non-Māori umpires wishing to participate in the National Māori Hockey Tournament.
NOW OPEN
The following 8 rohe are based on Māori Land Court boundaries.
Taitokerau– Northland
Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland, North Harbour
Waikato-Maniapoto – Waikato-King Country
Waiariki – Wider Bay of Plenty
Tairāwhiti– East Coast, Wairoa
Tai Uru – Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatu, Horowhenua
Tākitimu – Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa, Wellington
Te Waipounamu – South Island, Tasman Bays, Southland, Otago
The Pōwhiri is a traditional Maori welcoming ceremony that acknowledges the gathering’s significance and officially welcomes all participants. Attendance is considered a sign of respect.
DAY 1 RĀMERE
DAY 2 RĀHOROI
DAY 3 RĀTAPU
DAY 4 RĀHINA
TBA NZMH Selectors will be named prior to the tournament.
Hosted by – Te Tai Tokerau Māori Hockey
Whangārei – Northland Hockey Association, 45 Park Avenue, Kensington, Whangārei 0112, Phone: 09 437 3830
Labour Weekend – Fri 25th to Mon 28th Oct 2024.
The National Tournament is held every year over Labour Weekend and is an official listing on the NZ Hockey Federation calendar of events.
To participate, individuals must be of Māori descent and affiliated with or whakapapa to their representative rohe. This ensures a strong connection to ancestral lands and communities, enhancing cultural understanding and authenticity of the event.
Contact your Rohe Delegate or Kaunihera for information on team trials and registrations.
PlayHQ will be used for this tournament. All teams are expected to register their players.
“Experience the passion and tradition of Māori hockey at our upcoming tournaments and events.
Become part of our community and celebrate the spirit of the game.”
Hono mai ki a matou ki te whakanui i nga taonga tuku iho a te Haupoi Māori