ABOUT US

​​​​​​​By the early 2000s, te reo Māori and our identity as Māori were gaining strength.
More positive spaces were opening where our people could stand proud in our language and culture.
​​​​​​​In 2014, the first National Māori Basketball Tournament was held, a kaupapa to bring whānau
together, represent your iwi proudly, and speak te reo Māori through sport.
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More than just a tournament, it was a movement - a way to uplift our people, strengthen te reo Māori
 and raise funds for a Māori men’s and women’s teams to compete nationally and internationally.

It’s about whakapapa, whanaungatanga, and creating a space where being Māori is at the centre, on and off the court.
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