Congratulations
Congratulations to Craig Pauling, who paddled in the Koroneihana Waka Regatta at Tūrangawaewae, on the Waikato River, on 24-25 August – the Tahu taking on the Taniwha. Well done Craig, who was placed third. More results can be found at http://www.wakaama.co.nz/stories/read/1003350
Craig Pauling padding in the Koroneihana Waka Regatta on the Waikato River.
New Zealand Māori Rugby League selection
Rulon Nutira was selected to play for the New Zealand Māori Rugby League (NZMRL) Residents team against New Zealand Universities. The game was held in Ngāruawāhia on Saturday 24 August during the Koroneihana. It was a great game, with the Māori team starting well. However, NZ Universities came back strong to give the Māori a solid challenge.
The final score was NZMRL (30) vs NZ Universities (12). Rulon was player of the day for the forwards, playing second row. Rulon has also been selected to play for the Māori team in two tests, one in Huntly and the other in Rotorua, against the Indigenous Team from Australia. The Nutira whānau are very proud of Rulon’s achievements.
Rulon Nutira, selected to play for the New Zealand Māori Rugby League Residents team.