Mid North Community Connect

29/04/2026

DRAW FOR WEEK 1
SEE YOUS ALL THERE WHANAU!

20/04/2026

We are super excited to announce our Term 2 Activation that will be kicking off real soon! ✨WHANAU MIXED NETBALL✨, all FREE, and an opportunity to jam with your whanau and mates. Get your registrations in quick🏐

If you need anymore information contact:
Komene Marino - 0211176072
Rangatira Tito-Brown - 02108702388

12/04/2026

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TTT are proud to announce that we will be hosting the next Quad Series touch tournament event in sunny Whangārei for 2027 🙌

The stage is set for our emerging juniors and established youth as the best of the best from all four Northern provinces will look to collide on one action-packed Saturday.

Lock in, whānau - see you in January 🌊

10/04/2026

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The excitement is building! Stay ready and keep an eye out for more updates as we gear up for a massive 2026/2027 season in the North. 🩵

10/04/2026

Tū Māori 🫰

Whānau, thank you for your patience as we worked through the process to confirm the host venue for the 2027 Māori Touch NZ Tamariki Tournament.

Following a shortlisting process, our Māori Touch NZ Trustees met this week to consider the remaining options. We are pleased to officially announce that Whangārei has been selected as the host location for the 2027 Tamariki Tournament.

The decision to take the event to Te Tai Tokerau reflects the strength of the tono received from E Ngāki Trust, alongside a clear commitment to collaboration from key stakeholders, including Whangārei District Council.

Māori Touch NZ Trustee Patariki Spellman says the decision followed a highly competitive process:

“I’m proud of Māori Touch NZ for the incredible amount of mahi undertaken as part of this process. We had six opportunities in front of us - all pretty choice and definitely capable of hosting Tamariki 2027”

“It’s been a while since a national touch tournament has been held in the North, so it feels right. I had the privilege of calling Takoha to share the news, and it’s fair to say the pre-event mahi is already underway - Te Tai Tokerau is excited.”

The 2027 MTNZ Tamariki Tournament will be held on Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 January 2027 at Kensington Sports Park in Whangārei.

Māori Touch NZ also acknowledges Waikato-Tainui for their continued support and commitment to hosting future kaupapa at Hopuhopu, with intentions to return in 2028.

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for Tamariki 2027 will open soon.

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05/03/2026

How good!! We’ve kicked off the term with tag football and the turnout has been next level! Nothing beats those whānau vibes on the sideline and the unreal talent flowing through our rohe. So much energy, so much heart. Keep showing up and bringing that heat — same time next week! 🔥

05/03/2026

🌟 MNCC Acknowledgement Post 🌟
Celebrating Rangatira Tito‑Brown & Komene Marino! 🏉🔥
Mid North Community Connect would like to proudly acknowledge our very own:
✨ Rangatira Tito‑Brown – MNCC Coordinator
✨ Komene Marino – MNCC Coordinator Support
Both represented Te Taitokerau in the Open Mixed Team at the 2026 Bunnings Opens Touch Nationals in Upper Hutt — an incredible achievement and a true reflection of their dedication to the sport of Touch.
Their commitment on and off the field shows our rangatahi and our community that anything is possible when you put in the mahi, stay focused, and lead with heart.
Rangatira and Komene embody what it means to be leaders in the Mid North:
✔️ Champions in our communities
✔️ Champions for the next generation
✔️ Champions on the national stage
We are extremely proud of both of you. Your achievements reflect the strength, pride, and potential of Te Tai Tokerau.
Congratulations Rangatira & Komene — you are true role models and true champions!