2026 Māori Touch Tamariki Tournament

Māori Touch NZ is excited to confirm the return of our Tamariki Tournament in 2026. This two-day event caters to Under 10s, Under 12s & Under 14s Boys, Girls & Mixed. Like our National Tournament, players must whakapapa Māori and represent hapū, rohe, iwi and/or takiwā.

Event Date & Venue: Sat 31 January & Sun 1 February, 2026 (Waikato Venue)

Age Criteria: players must be under age of grade as at 31 December 2025

  • U10 as at 31 Dec 2025 / Born 2016 or later
  • U12 as at 31 Dec 2025 / Born 2014 or later
  • U14 as at 31 Dec 2025 / Born 2012 or later
  • U16 as at 31 Dec 2025 / Born 2010 or later

Tournament Director: Tania David kiaora@maoritouch.co.nz

2026 Key Event Dates

August/September: Team EOI's released

20 Dec: Tournament Draft Draw Format released via website

17 Jan: Tournament Handbook released via website

17 Jan: Team Roster links distributed via email

24 Jan: Finalised Tournament Draw released via website

27 Jan: Managers Meeting (links to be circulated to key contacts via email)

29 Jan: Team Rosters Due by 12:00pm

31 Jan - 8:00am: Tournament Whakatau

31 Jan: Tournament Day 1 Starts (Time TBC)

31 Jan: Wā Whakangahau (Time TBC)

1 Feb: Tournament Day 2 Starts (Time TBC)

1 Feb: Last Final commences (Time TBC)