Poitūkohu Māori o Aotearoa (PMA) creates spaces where identity, language and culture thrive, supports women's and men's Māori representative teams, and supports initiatives within iwi communities. We deliver three kaupapa each year - the 3x3 Matariki Tournament, the National Māori Basketball Tournament, and an All Stars Exhibition Game.
2014 Established
400+ Teams
4,000+ Participants
28 Iwi represented
UPCOMING TIP-OFFS He aha kei mua i te aroaro - What's next?
JAN 19–24, 2025 • ROTORUA
National Māori Basketball Tournament
Where whakapapa meets poitūkohu. 1 week, 28 iwi, hundreds of teams. U8-U20, Tāne, Wahine, Kōeke & Whaikaha. Big on manaakitanga. Big on whanaungatanga.
REGISTRATIONS OPENING SEPTEMBER
JULY 2026 • ROTORUA
Matariki 3X3 Basketball Tournament
Tiaho mai rā, ngā whetū o te ata. Fast possessions, grades from rangatahi through to pākeke plus whānau time to reflect and reset for the year ahead.
REGISTRATIONS CLOSED
JUNE 2026 • AHITEREIRIA
All Stars Exhibition Game
Bringing together Māori talent for a night of top-tier basketball and culture, from pre-game haka to jaw droppoing clutch moments. It's a celebration of who we are.
REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS Kūaka Wahine & Kauri Tāne
Elite pathways rooted in tikanga Māori and high‑performance coaching. Wānanga and international fixtures announced throughout the year.
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