Over 20 teams of passionate Māori rugby league players can celebrate a successful end to their annual national tournament held recently in Manurewa, Auckland.
Tomorrow, the NZ Māori Rugby League Wāhine Toa team looks to take on Fiji at Mountfort Park, with captain Rona Peters from Te Māhurehure taking the lead.
Here are some highlights shot by Māori Television's Mataora team over the weekend:
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As well as Te Kāea's report on the event:
Here are the 2015 award winners from this event:
Referee of the Tournament - Kena Waikai
Most Improved Referee - Joseph Green
Best Haka - Canterbury Māori
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Wahine Toa Winners - Ngāti Umutahi
Waka Winners - Ngāti Umutahi
Rohe Winners - Auckland Māori
Here is the NZ Māori Wāhine Toa team named to face Fiji tomorrow: