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Pā Whutupōro Whakataetae ā-Motu Kura Tuarua
2023 Bunnings NZSS National Touch Championship
All Ages
Free
The 2023 Bunnings NZSS Touch Championship will take place December 8-10 at Rotorua International Stadium and will showcase the incredible talent and skill of young athletes from across the country. This year the tournament has attracted over 80 teams from high schools all over New Zealand including 6 kura Māori entries with first time contenders Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kaikohe, Te Kura Mana Māori o Whangaparaoa and Te Wharekura o Maniapoto each fiercely competing for the coveted championship title.
The Bunnings NZSS Touch Championship is not only a platform for showcasing talent but also a testament to the passion and dedication of the young athletes. With teams traveling from all corners of the country, the event promises to be a celebration of AWHI, camaraderie and of course, the exhilarating sport of touch.
Head along to catch the on-field action, it’s free to enter, plenty of parking and fun activities, or tune in into the Whakaata Māori YouTube channel to watch free livestream coverage of 6 games per day.
