This is a list of New Zealand sportspeople who are Māori or of Māori descent. While Māori have been involved in many sports, they are particularly prominent in both forms of rugby.
Where known, the person's iwi are listed in brackets.
A selection of Māori netball players who have represented New Zealand. Margaret Matangi, June Mariu, Waimarama Taumaunu, Temepara Bailey and Ameliaranne Ekenasio all captained New Zealand. [17] Taumaunu and Noeline Taurua have both been New Zealand head coaches. [18]
Player | Appearances | Years | Affiliations |
---|---|---|---|
Margaret Matangi [19] | 1 | 1938 | Te Āti Awa, Taranaki, Ngāti Mutunga |
June Mariu [20] | 3 | 1960 | Ngāti Porou |
Tilly Vercoe [21] | 19 | 1967–1971 | Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Kea Ngāti Tuarā, Ngāti Manawa |
Waimarama Taumaunu [22] [23] | 77 | 1981–1991 | Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tahu |
Noeline Taurua [24] [25] | 34 | 1994–1999 | Ngāpuhi [4] |
Temepara Bailey [26] | 89 | 1996–2011 | Ngāpuhi [4] |
Jodi Brown [27] | 61 | 2002–2015 | |
Joline Henry [28] | 91 | 2003–2014 | |
Ameliaranne Ekenasio [29] | 47 | 2014– | Ngāti Kahu, Ngāpuhi |
Te Paea Selby-Rickit [30] | 48 | 2016– |
This is a list of New Zealand sportspeople who are Māori or of Māori descent. While Māori have been involved in many sports, they are particularly prominent in both forms of rugby.
Where known, the person's iwi are listed in brackets.
A selection of Māori netball players who have represented New Zealand. Margaret Matangi, June Mariu, Waimarama Taumaunu, Temepara Bailey and Ameliaranne Ekenasio all captained New Zealand. [17] Taumaunu and Noeline Taurua have both been New Zealand head coaches. [18]
Player | Appearances | Years | Affiliations |
---|---|---|---|
Margaret Matangi [19] | 1 | 1938 | Te Āti Awa, Taranaki, Ngāti Mutunga |
June Mariu [20] | 3 | 1960 | Ngāti Porou |
Tilly Vercoe [21] | 19 | 1967–1971 | Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Kea Ngāti Tuarā, Ngāti Manawa |
Waimarama Taumaunu [22] [23] | 77 | 1981–1991 | Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tahu |
Noeline Taurua [24] [25] | 34 | 1994–1999 | Ngāpuhi [4] |
Temepara Bailey [26] | 89 | 1996–2011 | Ngāpuhi [4] |
Jodi Brown [27] | 61 | 2002–2015 | |
Joline Henry [28] | 91 | 2003–2014 | |
Ameliaranne Ekenasio [29] | 47 | 2014– | Ngāti Kahu, Ngāpuhi |
Te Paea Selby-Rickit [30] | 48 | 2016– |