Waka Ama was well represented at the event and took top honours in three categories. Nga Kaihoe extends our most heartfelt congratulations to the following winners:

Te Puni Kokiri Maori World Champions
- Manawaru Kahurangi - NZ W12 J19 Junior - Women
- Hinerupe - NZ W6 Junior 16 Women
- Manawaru - NZ W6 Junior 16 Women
- Wooley Kumaras - NZ W6 Open Men
- Nyree King - NZ W1 Senior Master Women
- Rose King - NZ W1 Junior 19 Women

Maori Sports Administrator
- Maggie Greening

Maori Sports Team
- Manawaru - NZ W6 Junior 19 Women

What a great achievement for these recipients to be recognised for excelling in their respective areas. Their success at the NZ Maori Sports Awards on Saturday 18 November 2006 in Auckland is not only a major achievement for the recipients but also their club, region and waka ama in general.

Also represented as finalists were:

Maori Sports Administrator
- Donna Tamaariki - Orakei Water Sports

Maori Sports Coach
- Kiwi Takao - NZ Junior Womens Coach

Maori Sports Team
- Wooley Kumaras - NZ W6 Open Mens

What a magnificent achievement and exciting event for all involved. We wish them all they progress in the sport.