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.
