January 30, 2024
Whānau grow basketball
A member of the Tāmaki Makaurau Māori men’s basketball team says kotahitanga is bringing iwi to the basketball courts of Rotorua.
The 2024 Poitūkohu Māori Basketball Tournament is on at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre
Tāmaki guard Boston Aiturau says seeing players from across all iwi come together for basketball is a testament to the game’s growth.
“This was one of the main sports that is growing around here. So it’s cool for everyone’s come back to Rotorua and pretty much just enjoy themselves and have fun with different whānau. It’s just a cool concept that organisers come up with and it’s a very fun, friendly environment for everyone,” he says.