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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.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FINALISTS

Bush Telegraph
ADMINISTRATOR/VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Michelle Rankin (Rugby)
Bridget Bailey (All College Sports Team)
Melanie Bolton (Netball)
Ben Johnstone (Rugby)

MCI & Associates
OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR

Simon Walker (Rowing)
Liam Brown (Rugby)

Activate Gym
COMMUNITY ACTIVE RECREATION AND PLAY INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR

Tararua College Students (Athletics)
Riding for the Disabled (Equestrian)
Brianna Martin (Kickfit and Boxfit)

TARARUA INCLUSION AWARD
Riding for the Disabled (Equestrian)
Tararua College Cactus (Physical Education)

AON
COACH OF THE YEAR

Kaiya Haitana Butcher (Swimming)
Adam and Sam Jones, and Tony Mansill (Boxing)

Property Brokers
TEAM OF THE YEAR

Dannevirke Tigers Y8 Netball
Dannevirke Under 12's Kotiro Rugby League Team
Bush Netball Old Gals
Woodville AFC Women's Team
Bush Senior Division Three Men's Hockey Team
Dannevirke High School Smallbore Shooting Team
3 Stand World Record Breaking Shearing Team

Visique Optometrists
CLUB OF THE YEAR

Woodville AFC (Football)
Riding for the Disabled (Equestrian)

Scanpower
JUNIOR SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR

Dreiz Huata (Kī-o-rahi)
Connor Anderson (Boxing)
Bryn Blacklaws (Smallbore Shooting)
Brodie Bennett (Squash)

Rangitāne o Tamaki nui-ā-Rua​​​​​​​
JUNIOR SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR

Abby Treder (Cricket)
Jayla Alexander (Kī-o-rahi)
Emma Bendall (Swimming)
Amber Mahoney (Football, Futsal, Touch)
Bridie King (Equestrian)
Jodie Kent (Hockey)
Casey Mitchell (Rugby, Rugby League)

​​​​​​​Tararua District Council
SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR

Tyra-Jade Alexander (Netball)
Jarna Mihaere (Strongman)
Kaia Walker-Waitoa (Rugby/Kī-o-rahi)
Jamain Waretini (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)
David Buick (Shearing)
Sela Byrne (Powerlifting)

2025 Tararua Sports Awards Event Info

Date: Friday 21 March 2025
Time: Doors open 6pm, event starts 6.30pm
Venue: Dannevirke Town Hall, 156 High Street, Dannevirke
Dress code: Formal

Ticket includes one drink on entry. There will be a cash bar available.

Tickets are $60 and include a meal plus one drink upon arrival. A cash bar will also be available.

Get your tickets now for this prestigious event before they sell out!

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