We promote positive role models

Whāia e koe ki te iti kahurangi, ki te tūohu koe, me maunga teitei.
Seek the treasure you value most dearly. If you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain.

Mataatua Sports Trust Awards are now Closed

Ki te whakanui i ngā whainga i tutuki e ngā tāngata hakinakina o te rohe o Mataatua. 

To celebrate the achievements of our sportsmen and women within the Mataatua region.” 

Thank you for participating in the Mataatua Sports Trust Awards. This year's nominations for the awards are now closed

2025 Mataatua Sports Awards Winners:
Volunteer Micky Huriwaka – Te Whakatohea & Talia Wahapango – Ngāti Awa
Coach Tairongo Hudson – Te Whakatohea
Whaikaha Maia Marshall-Amai – Tūhoe
Sports Team Te Wharekura o Ruatoki Senior Girls Basketball Team
Junior Sportsman Kaedyn Thrupp – Tūhoe
Junior Sportswoman Charlice Bryce – Tūhoe
Senior Sportsman William Warbrick – Ngāti Awa
Senior Sportswoman Ruahei Demant – Te Whānau-ā-Apanui
Wharekaihua Coates Memorial Jack Thatcher – Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui
Sports Personality Lisa Carrington DNZM – Te Whakatohea
Marae Taiwhakaea Marae

Thanks to our 2025 Awards sponsors

  • Te Runanga o Ngati Awa
  • Rotoehu Forest Trust
  • Whakatane Ohope Community Board
  • Kopuatawhiti Maori Lands Trust
  • Goldsmiths Accounting
  • Kiwinui Trust
  • Omataroa Rangitaiki No 2 Trust
  • Te Paroa Lands Trust