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✨ 2026 Māori Sports Awards ✨
Celebrate Māori excellence in sport at the 36th annual Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa (Aotearoa Māori Sports Awards)
Join us at Mercury Baypark Arena on Saturday, 21 November, for an unforgettable night honouring our finest—from World Champions, Olympians, and Commonwealth Games medallists to our Senior, Junior, Team, Coach, Referee, Para-athletes, and scholarship recipients.
We’ll also be celebrating our newest Māori Sports Hall of Fame inductee!
Guided by the brilliant Te Arahi Maipi as MC, the evening features world-class cultural performances, live music, and exceptional food and refreshments.
Our Mission: To foster, promote, and encourage Māori sports people in the pursuit of excellence.
**Get your tickets now and be part of this black-tie celebration.**
✨ **Why it’s worth checking out:** this is a special evening event with the focus on the programme, atmosphere and shared occasion. The listing makes the idea easy to grasp, so you can quickly see what is happening, who it is for and how to plan your visit.
The appeal is simple: there is a clear activity or programme to come for, a set venue and a defined time to enjoy it. That makes it easy to add to the calendar whether you already follow this kind of event or just want something different happening locally.
📅 **Sat 21 Nov 2026:** 5:00pm
📍 **Location:** Mercury Baypark Arena, 81 Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui Tauranga 3152
🎟️ **Tickets / entry:** $149.50 - $1495.00 • Booking and service fees may apply. • Adults
🎟️ **Planning to go?** The event includes booking or registration information, so use the supplied link or contact details to check availability and secure your place where required.
Once you arrive at **Mercury Baypark Arena, 81 Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui Tauranga 3152**, the event itself is the focus. Follow the programme or activity described above, take in the atmosphere and make the most of having something specific happening locally to build your day around.
There is also something useful about the event being so clearly defined. You know the main activity, the location and the practical setup before you go, which makes it easier to decide whether it fits your day. **Check the supplied event information, choose the session that suits, and head along ready to join in or enjoy the programme.**
For anyone comparing local things to do, the purpose is easy to understand from the listing. It is built around **a special evening event**, with the key practical information kept front and centre so you can make a quick call on whether it belongs in your plans.
Celebrate Māori excellence in sport at the 36th annual Te Tohu Taakaro o Aotearoa (Aotearoa Māori Sports Awards)
Join us at Mercury Baypark Arena on Saturday, 21 November, for an unforgettable night honouring our finest—from World Champions, Olympians, and Commonwealth Games medallists to our Senior, Junior, Team, Coach, Referee, Para-athletes, and scholarship recipients.
We’ll also be celebrating our newest Māori Sports Hall of Fame inductee!
Guided by the brilliant Te Arahi Maipi as MC, the evening features world-class cultural performances, live music, and exceptional food and refreshments.
Our Mission: To foster, promote, and encourage Māori sports people in the pursuit of excellence.
**Get your tickets now and be part of this black-tie celebration.**
✨ **Why it’s worth checking out:** this is a special evening event with the focus on the programme, atmosphere and shared occasion. The listing makes the idea easy to grasp, so you can quickly see what is happening, who it is for and how to plan your visit.
The appeal is simple: there is a clear activity or programme to come for, a set venue and a defined time to enjoy it. That makes it easy to add to the calendar whether you already follow this kind of event or just want something different happening locally.
📅 **Sat 21 Nov 2026:** 5:00pm
📍 **Location:** Mercury Baypark Arena, 81 Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui Tauranga 3152
🎟️ **Tickets / entry:** $149.50 - $1495.00 • Booking and service fees may apply. • Adults
🎟️ **Planning to go?** The event includes booking or registration information, so use the supplied link or contact details to check availability and secure your place where required.
Once you arrive at **Mercury Baypark Arena, 81 Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui Tauranga 3152**, the event itself is the focus. Follow the programme or activity described above, take in the atmosphere and make the most of having something specific happening locally to build your day around.
There is also something useful about the event being so clearly defined. You know the main activity, the location and the practical setup before you go, which makes it easier to decide whether it fits your day. **Check the supplied event information, choose the session that suits, and head along ready to join in or enjoy the programme.**
For anyone comparing local things to do, the purpose is easy to understand from the listing. It is built around **a special evening event**, with the key practical information kept front and centre so you can make a quick call on whether it belongs in your plans.
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