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Vol 18 : December 1, 1994

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NZ MAORI HOCKEY
TOURNAMENT

The Smokfree National Maori Hockey Tournament was held at the Rectory Field in Gisborne. Teams that competed were: Men Taitokerau, Tamaki Makaurau, Aotea, Waiakiri, Takitimu, Te Waipounamu & Tairawhiti. Women: Takitimu, Aotea, Waiakiri & Tairawhiti. An action packed women's final saw Waiakiri defeat Takitimu 3 - 1 while Takitimu won the Men's section having adapted their game to playing on grass. Two Tournament Teams were selected but those selected are not necessarily to play in N Z Representative Teams.

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Kerry Jane centres from the right wing for Peter Mackey to volley past the goalie for Tairawhiti's 1st goal

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The Tairawhiti Men's team, back: Ron Heemi Manager (left), David Mataira, Jamie Conning, Heath Tupara, Aaron Buist, David Koia, Michael Bond, Jason Bartlett with Patrick Dewes & Shelton White (Selectors & Coaches) Front: Peter Mackey, Aaryn Koia, David Mackey Captain, Kerry Jane, Mark Doleman, Amo Albert & Les Williams.

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Tom Smiler, a leading influence in local hockey was the M C at the Prize Giving.

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Tairawhiti met Aotea in the 1st Game. Kerry Jane looks to his supporting players, Mark Doleman, ready to get behind his marker with Heath Tupara (right)

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Tairawhiti were under constant pressure in the 1st half of their game against Waiakiri.

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Tairawhiti Womens team winners of the Sportsperson Trophy in the tournament & finished 3rd.

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