For the last 12 months, a small team of Māori Rugby supporters have been tirelessly working in the background to resurrect Te Waiariki Māori Rugby.  Not since the Covid-19 global pandemic has Te Waiariki Māori Rugby fielded Māori rugby teams in any Māori rugby tournament. 

Led by two Bay of Plenty Rugby Directors Warena Morgan, Whetu Rangi, outgoing Community Rugby Manager Pat Rae, Rangataua Kaumatua Aramahou Ririnui, school principal Tane Bennett and Te Teko & Eastern Bay of Plenty Rugby Kaumatua Timi Peri, this small group of people are proud to announce that Te Waiariki Māori Rugby is looking to become it’s own Incorporated Society.

A draft constitution has been formulated (thanks to fellow BOP Rugby board director Sam Fellows) and now the next step is to call for any other passionate Te Waiariki Māori Rugby people to become members of this new society, provide feedback on the proposed constitution, attend a General Meeting of Te Waiariki Māori Rugby, ratify and adopt the new constitution and elect it’s first group of office bearers. 

Board Director Warena Morgan comments, “It’s been a long process to get to this stage and I am excited for what lies ahead.  I’m thankful to have such passionate people around me to get us to where we are right now.”

STEP ONE: REGISTER TO BECOME A MEMBER

Anyone keen to become a member firstly needs to register by completing the following registration form:  https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/290933

Registration as a member will also confirm your attendance at the 1^st meeting.

STEP TWO: PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON NEW CONSTITUTION

Once you register, you will receive a copy of the draft Constitution for feedback, nomination form and general business request form.  The nomination form and feedback is required to be received by FRIDAY 5^TH JULY 2024.

This will also provide the details of the 1^st Te Waiariki Māori Rugby so it can be considered, and any amendments incorporated into the draft.

STEP THREE: ATTEND GENERAL MEETING OF TE WAIARIKI MĀORI RUGBY

Date of Meeting: Sunday 14^th July 2024

Time Of Meeting: 10.00am – 12.00pm

Venue: Rangataua Cultural and Sports Club, Ariki Park-450 Maungatapu Road, Maungatapu Tauranga 3112

Agenda:  Will be presented on the day.

For more information on this topic, please contact:

Pat Rae, Community Rugby Manager, Bay of Plenty Rugby Union

pat@boprugby.co.nz | 029 487 8429         

Article added: Monday 17 June 2024