They are paddling the distances, taking on new challenges, staying focused, doing the hard yards, making the sacrifices and giving up their money, time and energy - to represent YOU and the rest of Aotearoa.
As you know, representing Aotearoa takes a huge financial commitment and in this time of economic downturn it doesn't get any easier. The mens campaign have chosen to fundraise by selling tshirts, fitted tees (womens), singlets and Youth/child tees. The men want to give paddlers, whanau and supporters an opportunity to wear a symbol of their united support (kotahitanga) regardless of what club or region your with. Look sharp, get your Team Aotearoa tee and show a national pride with our 'Waka Blacks'.
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YOUR representatives have committed themselves to the Aotearoa worlds process, trialed consistently and met the standards to be a part of the Aotearoa 2010 Worlds contingent.
Your successful representatives are;
Open Men
Paddy Rimene - Masterton
Paki Rawiri - Wellington
Joe Nuku - Masterton
Junior Pauka - Auckland
Tawhana Chadwick - Wellington
Gavin Jones - Northland
Pare Taiapa – Wellington
Golden Master Men
Skin Atkins – Far North
Dave McFarland – Whangarei
Wallace Poa – Whangarei
Noel Clark – Whangarei
Rob Gabel – Far North
Graham Allen – Far North
Masters
Corey Tronel - Rotorua
Pata Sefesi - Wellington
Ropata Kautai – Rotorua
Wayne Pile – Auckland
Thomas Tawhiri – Wellington
Jason Love – Gisborne
James Barrett – Whangarei
Hutana Coffin – King Country
Mii Sillar – Auckland
Greg Ross – Napier
Benno Kappers – Napier
Gordon McKay – Whangarei
Leon Collison – Auckland
Clayton Wikaira – Hokianga
Bruce Bancroft – Whakatane
Lee Poimafiti – Auckland
Richard Pehi – Whangarei
Mike Nuku - Napier
Senior Master Men
Whetu Pakau – Whakatane
Mike Hickson – Tauranga
Tim Tapsell – Auckland
Riki Minhinnick – Auckland
Paul Woods – Tauranga
Junior Wharekura – Tauranga
George Pomana – Auckland
James Papalii – Auckland
Boof Richardson – Tauranga
Tony Carne – Whangarei
Barney Williams – Christchurch