Resources, Publications 

In 2025, the Board held a series of hui to review and refine our Strategic Plan, ensuring it continued to reflect the needs and aspirations of our members. Our 2025–2030 Strategic Plan sets out our shared direction for strengthening Māori sport, supporting our members and advancing whānau wellbeing through tākaro

This review by Tyson Huia and Dr Jeremy Hapeta explores 17 academic articles on Sport-for-Development programmes for Māori in Aotearoa. Guided by a kaupapa Māori approach, it highlights cultural identity, holistic wellbeing and community engagement as key themes. Findings show programmes work best when led by Māori, grounded in Māori values and supported by strong relationships. Governance challenges, cultural misalignment and systemic barriers remain areas to address in practice, policy and future research.

Article by Jeremy Hapeta, Farah Palmer, Yusuke Kuroda and Gary Hermansson. This kaupapa Māori review explores ethnicity, identity and inclusion in sport, with a focus on rugby in Aotearoa. It highlights ongoing racism and exclusion alongside efforts to create more inclusive sporting environments. The review calls for further research centred on participants’ lived experiences to better understand and strengthen inclusion in sport.