"Winners have included Michael Campbell, Piri Weepu, Lisa Carrington, Noelene Taurua in this awards show begun by Albie Pryor" Pōtaka says Māori have long been blessed with fantastic sporting talent. It's been 31 years since the awards first began."ĭame Ruia Morrison and Sir Wayne Shelford are inductees into the Māori Sports Hall of Fame this year. Te Ao Toa producer Potaka Maipi is excited to be teaming up to bring the special to New Zealand screens. The inaugural Maori Sports Awards function was held at Tūrangawaewae Marae in 1991 to acknowledge Māori sporting achievement and is now the premier event highlighting Māori sporting achievement. ![]() ![]() “Iwi can still support and celebrate their champions, those who have excelled to the very heights of sporting excellence." Portia Woodman, left, and Ruby Tui celebrate after the New Zealand women’s sevens team won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.
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