NAU MAI, HAERE MAI KI POITŪKOHU MĀORI O AOTEAROA​​​​​​​​​​​​​​


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OUR KAUPAPA

Connecting our whānau, hapū and iwi through basketball, kaupapa Māori, and mana motuhake.
Whether you're a player, coach, referee, supporter, or new to the game, you're part of our whānau.
Join us as we grow and strive for excellence on and off the court.

​​​​​​UPCOMING TOURNAMENT

Get your whānau and iwi teams ready – our 3X3 Matariki Basketball Tournament is back for it's fourth year celebrating kotahitanga and playing the game we love  

Registrations are being coordinated through your iwi rep - Individuals cannot register teams directly. If you want to enter a team, please contact your iwi representative.

Spots are limited per division – register early to secure your place!

3X3 MATARIKI ​​​​​​​TOURNAMENT

📅 Friday 20 & Saturday 21 June 2025

📍 Rotorua Energy Events Centre – Sportsdrome

🟢 Team Registrations Open: Tuesday 6 May 2025, 9:00am

🔴 Team Registrations Close: Friday 30 May 2025 (or when divs are full)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​, 11:59pm


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GET INVOLVED

WANT TO PLAY AT OUR TOURNAMENTS?

To play at any of our tournaments, you’ll need to connect with your iwi representative, who organises teams and manages registrations once they open. Most teams are based around iwi, but some roopu teams still exist from when the tournament first started. Some iwi may hold trials, so it’s best to get in touch early. We are not taking on any new iwi or roopu at the moment, but if you’d like to be waitlisted for entry, send us an email. To find your iwi rep and express your interest, check out the contact page linked below.

11

Years of tournaments hosted by Poitūkohu Māori o Aotearoa and Te Arawa in Rotorua

28

Iwi and roopu represented at our National Māori Tournament from across Aotearoa, NZ

5,000+

Iwi members who particpate in teams at our tournament every year