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Hundreds flock to Māori Touch Nationals in Rotorua

Credit / Māori Touch NZ

Hundreds of players and supporters have gathered for the Māori Touch Nationals in Rotorua this weekend.

The two-day tournament which got underway on Saturday is being played at Westbrook Park and includes under-17 boys and girls teams, open men, women and mixed teams, and masters 30+ competitors.

The annual tournament has drawn Māori touch enthusiasts together from across the motu for more than 20 years.

Teams are competing in finals games today.

Kelvin McDonald
Kelvin McDonald

Kelvin McDonald has been part of our Whakaata Māori newsroom since 2007. Formerly a researcher for Native Affairs, Kelvin has since moved across to our Online News Team where his new role as Digital Video Editor utilises his years of experience and skills in research, editing and reporting.