Tairawhiti Golf

13/05/2026

13/05/2026

Kia ora everyone.

⛳️ Tairāwhiti Secondary Schools Golf Competition ⛳️

What a fantastic day out on the course yesterday for the Tairāwhiti Secondary Schools Golf Competition! The players were treated to absolutely beautiful weather, making for perfect playing conditions and an enjoyable day for all involved.

A huge thank you to Poverty Bay Golf Club for hosting such a well-run event — your support of youth golf in our region is hugely appreciated.

We’d also like to acknowledge our generous sponsors who made the day possible:
Tairāwhiti Golf, Emerre & Hathaway, Andy Abraham’s Insurance, and Poverty Bay Golf Club for their financial contributions.

Special thanks as well to Kit the Caterer for keeping everyone well-fed, Adrianne behind the bar and to the green staff for presenting the course in outstanding condition.

Awesome to see the next generation of golfers out there competing and enjoying the game 👏

Results

Best Gross Boys
1st Rua Ratima (82)
2nd Watene Brown (85)
3rd Riki Reedy (86)

Best Gross girls
1st Taylor Carrington
2nd Mya Carrington

Best Stableford
1st Huston Miriorangi-Stainton (37 points)
2nd = Charlie Whitfield (35 points)
2nd = Mason Richardson (35 points)

Best Ambrose (Boys) 3
Hori Hawea
Oasis Maru
Aiziah Craft- Chemis
Zyone Leach

Best Ambrose (Girls)
Ella Sutton
Emily Petro
Jess McIntyre
Brooke Mathews

Mixed team winners
Jacob L
Korus H
Abi L
Riana M

Year 9 winners
Aurelia R
Violet F
Bella CR
Mia M
Charlot

A special mention to our winner of the gross section Rua Ratima. At just 9 years old he shot his personal best of 82 to beat the entire field. Looked on and supported by his proud dad, Rua is destined to be a future star.

A huge shoutout to Paul Jefferson for his efforts in getting so many Gisborne Boys High School Students to sign up for this tournament.

Last but certainly not least, we had the most female golfers fielded in a Secondary Schools competition yesterday. An amazing 28 female competitors, mostly comprising of Gisborne Girls High School students, who unsurprisingly, took out the highest honours in both the Gross and Ambrose competitions. A huge thank you to Kelly Warren and Arna Majstrovic for putting in the time and effort to support the girls.

Thank you for a wonderful day and hopefully we will see you all at the Tairawhiti Junior Masters (TBC)

27/04/2026

https://www.golf.co.nz/programme-detail?programUID=85d18c03-0210-4cd5-8b81-268a712b6322

Calling all Tairāwhiti Secondary Schools! ⛳

We’re bringing you a FREE golf competition on May 12 – and it’s packed with value:

💰 $500 in prizes
🏆 Gross & Stableford (Boys & Girls)
⛳ 6-Hole Ambrose format
🍽️ Lunch included
🏌️ Clubs & balls provided

No gear? No worries. New to golf? Even better.

👉 Get your team together and register today or contact me directly!

[email protected]
Ph (021)727825

26/03/2026

Tairāwhiti Secondary Schools Golf Day - Entries Open

We’re stoked to be hosting the Tairāwhiti Secondary Schools Golf Competition at Poverty Bay Golf Club this term.

Open to all secondary school golfers across the region - whether you’re picking up a club for the first time or chasing a low number, there’s a spot for you.

• When: Tuesday 12 May
• Time: 8:30am - 1:30pm
• Where: Poverty Bay Golf Club
• Cost: Free

How it works:

• Enter as a 4-person Ambrose team (6 or 9 holes), or
• Play in Gross and Stableford competitions (male & female)

Prizes and lunch are all sorted - bring your mates, enjoy the course, and be part of a great day out.

→ Entries close: 8 May (or when we hit 100 players)

Get your team together and lock it in!.