The 2025 Tararua Sports Awards were held on Friday 21 March 2025 at the Dannevirke Town Hall. Congratulations to the winners below. Scroll to the bottom of this page for the event photos.
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ADMINISTRATOR/VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Highly Commended: Michelle Rankin (Rugby)
Winner: Melanie Bolton (Netball)
MCI & Associates
OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR
Winner: Simon Walker (Rowing)
Activate Gym
COMMUNITY ACTIVE RECREATION AND PLAY INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR
Winner: Brianna Martin (Kickfit and Boxfit)
Sport Manawatū
TARARUA INCLUSION AWARD
Winner: Tararua Riding for the Disabled (Equestrian)
AON
COACH OF THE YEAR
Winner: Kaiya Haitana Butcher (Swimming)
Property Brokers
TEAM OF THE YEAR
Highly Commended: Dannevirke Under 12's Kotiro Rugby League Team
Winner: 3 Stand World Record Breaking Shearing Team
Visique Optometrists
CLUB OF THE YEAR
Winner: Tararua Riding for the Disabled (Equestrian)
Scanpower
JUNIOR SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
Highly Commended: Brodie Bennett (Squash)
Winner: Connor Anderson (Boxing)
Rangitāne o Tamaki nui-ā-Rua
JUNIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
Highly Commended: Emma Bendall (Swimming)
Winner: Jodie Kent (Hockey)
Tararua District Council
SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR
Winner: David Buick (Shearing)
Tararua District Council
SUPREME SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR
Winner: David Buick (Shearing)
Check out the photos below taken by Kim Sargent Photography. Click on an image for a larger view.
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