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Te Papakainga o Koputauaki versus Taharua Marae in the Tug of War. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Iwi spirit shines in Paeroa

Paeroa was filled with whanaungatanga on March 21, as thousands of people descended on the domain for the Hauraki Games. The overall winner for this year’s Games was Kerepeehi Marae; they were presented with the taonga Te Hoe, along with $3000 for the marae.

RESULTS
Toa Whakaihuwaka (overall winner): Kereepehi Marae; He Manawanui Award (for perseverance and dedication): Tapu Ariki Pā; Henry Wickliffe Trophy: Taharua Marae; Softball Winners: Makomako Marae; Tamariki Games Winner: Karaka Pā; Bowls Winner: Mātai Whetū Marae;
Tapu Ariki Winner: Manaia Marae; Tug of War Winner: Hikutaia Marae; Euchre Winner: Te Papakainga o Koputauaki; Netball Winner: Taharua Marae.

Kerepeehi Marae takes on Tapu Ariki Pā. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
Players compete in touch. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
Mātai Whētu Marae’s Rose Robson. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER
Donna McRae from Hikutaia Marae. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER