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2025 Tararua Sports Awards

The Tararua District Sports Awards recognise outstanding achievement and serve as a testament to the enduring passion and commitment to excellence within the local sporting landscape.

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.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS

Bush Telegraph
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)

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Check out the photos below taken by Kim Sargent Photography. Click on an image for a larger view.