Whakapapa first. Representing whānau,
​​​​​​​hapū and iwi on and off the basketball court
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Since 2014, Poitūkohu Māori o Aotearoa has brought whānau together, strengthened

​​​​​​​te reo Māori through sport, and created spaces where being Māori is cool.









UPCOMING TIP-OFFS
​​​​​​​He aha kei mua i te aroaro - What's next?

JAN 19–24, 2025 • ROTORUA

National Māori Basketball Tournament

450+ teams, 4000+ participants across multiple venues.

JAN 19–24 • ROTORUA

Matariki 3X3 Basketball Tournament

450+ teams, 4000+ participants across multiple venues.

JUNE 2026 • AHITEREIRIA

All Stars Exhibition
Game​​​​​​​

Two games, + teams, 4000+ participants across multiple venues.





​​​​​​​REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS

Kūaka Wahine & Kauri Tāne

Elite pathways rooted in tikanga Māori and high‑performance coaching. Wānanga and international fixtures announced throughout the year.


Haere mai e te whānau — Join the movement.

Register your interest with your iwi rep to play or support our rangatahi.