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World Indigenous 2010

Tēnā koutou katoa.  Nau mai ki tēnei whārangi kōrero e pā ana ki te Whakataetae mo ngā Iwi Taketake o te Ao 2010  Nau mai haere mai.
Greetings to everyone.  Welcome to the World Indigenous Touch 2010 tournament information page.

Guiding Principles for the tournament were established to respect the wishes of Indigenous Nations.  The Guiding Principles reflect a desire to field teams with players who represent their indigenous nation of origin.  To carry cultural practices in a safe a caring environment.  To strengthen indigenous identity through sharing each other’s cultural uniqueness.

The following table explains the proposed programme, tournament Guiding Principles and grades.

PROPOSED PROGRAMME

Day One 27 Jan 2010
Powhiri reception: Papaiouru Marae, Ohinemutu, Rotorua

Day Two 28 Jan 2010
Neil Hunt Park, Tarawera Road, Rotorua
March Pass, Official Opening, Games Begin

Day Three 29 Jan 2010
Neil Hunt Park, Tarawera Road, Rotorua
Tournament Games
Semi Finals

Day Four 30 Jan 2010
Neil Hunt Park, Tarawera Road, Rotorua
Final Games, Prize Giving, Closing Ceremony

TOURNAMENT GUIDING VALUES

Tino Rangatiratanga (Autonomy)
To have all participating Indigenous Peoples representing their nation by whakapapa by blood links to their Nation of origin.

Tikanga (Cultural Practices)
To provide opportunity for Indigenous Peoples to practice their protocols according to their beliefs and practices.

Whanaungatanga (relationships)
To strengthen our Indigenous identity through gathering, sharing and enjoying each others uniqueness.

Manaakitanga (Caring for)
To look after visitors to our country and city.

Kaitiakitanga (Guardianship)
To look after the game of Touch and play by the rules of the game.

Tutuki Pai (Success)
To strive for success for our Indigenous Nations.

GRADES

Open
Female, Male, Mixed

Senior Mixed

 

VENUE
Neil Hunt Park, Tarawera Road, Rotorua 

 

DATES
27 to 30 January 2010

 

Māori Touch NZ welcome any feedback to World Indigenous Touch Tournament.
Email – ngawatic@ihug.co.nz

Intent of Entry closing date: 1st December 2009. email: ngawatic@ihug.co.nz 

Tournament Director: Richard Anderson
Referee Director : Finney Davis.

 

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