List of New Zealand Māori sportspeople explained

This is a list of New Zealand sportspeople who are Māori or of Māori descent. While Māori have been involved in many sports, they are particularly prominent in both forms of rugby.

Where known, the person's iwi are listed in brackets.

Association football

Athletics (track & field)

Australian rules football

See main article: List of New Zealand Māori AFL players.

Basketball

Boxing

Canoeing

Cricket

Cycling

Diving

Equestrian

Golf

Gymnastics

Hockey

Horseracing

Judo

Lawn bowls

Netball

A selection of Māori netball players who have represented New Zealand. Margaret Matangi, June Mariu, Waimarama Taumaunu, Temepara Bailey and Ameliaranne Ekenasio all captained New Zealand.[17] Taumaunu and Noeline Taurua have both been New Zealand head coaches.[18]

PlayerAppearancesYearsAffiliations
Margaret Matangi[19] 11938Te Āti Awa, Taranaki, Ngāti Mutunga
June Mariu[20] 31960Ngāti Porou
Tilly Vercoe[21] 191967–1971Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Kea Ngāti Tuarā, Ngāti Manawa
Waimarama Taumaunu[22] [23] 771981–1991Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tahu
Noeline Taurua[24] [25] 341994–1999Ngāpuhi
Temepara Bailey[26] 891996–2011Ngāpuhi
Jodi Brown[27] 612002–2015
Joline Henry[28] 912003–2014
Ameliaranne Ekenasio[29] 472014– Ngāti Kahu, Ngāpuhi
Te Paea Selby-Rickit[30] 482016–

Rowing

Sailing

Softball

Squash

Swimming

Triathlon

Weightlifting

References

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  9. Web site: New caps and a Trent Boult hongi greet first Māori Schools cricket team. 6 March 2019.
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  12. Web site: Adam Parore.
  13. Web site: The Kiwi factor: Ben Stokes' troubled past.
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  16. Web site: Crowe retracts Maori remarks as Deaker lends support.
  17. Web site: Captains – Our Silver Ferns captains. www.silverferns.co.nz. 7 April 2022.
  18. Web site: Coaches – Our Silver Ferns coaches. www.silverferns.co.nz. 17 April 2022.
  19. Web site: Margaret Matangi. www.silverferns.co.nz. 7 April 2022.
  20. Web site: June Mariu. www.silverferns.co.nz. 7 April 2022.
  21. Web site: Tilly Hirst. www.silverferns.co.nz. 11 April 2022.
  22. Web site: Players – Waimarama Taumaunu. www.silverferns.co.nz. 7 April 2022.
  23. Web site: Waimarama Taumaunu. www.nzhalloffame.co.nz. 9 April 2022.
  24. Web site: Players – Noeline Taurua. www.silverferns.co.nz. 17 April 2022.
  25. Web site: Coaches – Dame Noeline Taurua. www.silverferns.co.nz. 18 April 2022.
  26. Web site: Temepara Bailey. www.silverferns.co.nz. 17 April 2022.
  27. Web site: Jodi Brown. www.silverferns.co.nz. 17 April 2022.
  28. Web site: Joline Johansson (nee Henry). www.silverferns.co.nz. 17 April 2022.
  29. Web site: Ameliaranne Ekenasio (nee Wells). www.silverferns.co.nz. 8 April 2022.
  30. Web site: Te Paea Selby-Rickit. www.silverferns.co.nz. 17 April 2022.
  31. Web site: Paewai. Kara. July 2021. Rangitāne sisters Kerri & Jackie Gowler part of NZ's magnificent eight rowers. 2021-08-04. www.tvnz.co.nz.
  32. Web site: 8 April 2021. Tainui swimmer smashes NZ record. 2021-08-05. Māori Television. en.
  33. Web site: FOUR SWIMMERS SELECTED FOR YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES. 4 August 2021. www.swimming.org.nz.
  34. Web site: 2 August 2021. Tokyo Olympics Day 10 (02/08): Māori athletes in action today. 2021-08-04. www.tvnz.co.nz.

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