Danielle Paki - BootiFix

05/04/2025

Whole lot of fun in the sun

22/01/2025

Marley P**i Hekenui - Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Tūwharetoa
NZ Secondary Schools Under 16 Māori Football

As a whānau, there has been so much pride watching our Marley chase his dreams with unwavering determination. 2023 he made a promise to himself—to represent New Zealand in at least two different sport codes in life and at 15 he is proving that belief isn’t just a feeling, but a driving force. Marley’s journey embodies immense mana, resilience and strength and a little bit lots of cheekiness.

Changing schools last year and overcoming the pain of being bullied for being Māori to standing proudly on the field representing New Zealand Māori playing football tomorrow is extremely powerful and exciting.

Marley’s hard work, resilience, and commitment continue to inspire so many and the unwavering belief and support of his siblings, the great coaches he has had and many teammates has shaped him into the strong person he is today.

Māori Football Aotearoa with Coach Phill has taken Marley’s mana and skill to another level in just 3 days on and off the football field.

Māori Tu, Māori Ora, Kia Kaha

24/11/2024

Some of the fun with my favs

03/10/2024

loving the mahi with our ākonga at Waipukurau School!!

Students at Waipukurau School in Hawke’s Bay are feeling better and learning better after taking up boxing via ‘Mauria Te Pono – Believe in Yourself’. This programme shows quality sport experiences at school can boost attendance and engagement in learning.
Read the full story: https://sportnz.org.nz/about/news-and-media/news-updates/boosting-attendance-and-engagement-through-sport-in-hawkes-bay/

25/09/2024

https://gazette.education.govt.nz/articles/mauria-te-pono-believing-in-yourself-at-waipukurau-school/

The devastation brought by Cyclone Gabrielle impacted the lives of many tamariki with disruption to routines, loss and trauma. I was half way through my Diploma in Māori Mental Health and recognised the importance of providing tamariki with support and the tools to rebuild their resilience.
My Mauria Te Pono - Believe in yourself Hauora plan was created focusing on Te Pae Mahutonga and Atua Matua Frameworks to promote physical activity and foster emotional well-being that tamariki could find happiness and stability amidst the chaos and help them feel safe and connected again.

I am so excited and proud of the positive impact Edz and I are experiencing with the boys at Waipukurau School creating these physically active opportunities that are transforming their attitudes towards learning. It’s a bit freakn cool when others realise it and I actually see our mahi printed in the education gazette.
Ngā mihi nui to the kaiako, SNZ, Tū Manawa Sport Hawke's Bay and especially the tama of Waipukurau Primary

Mauria Te Pono - Believe in yourself

At Waipukurau School in Hawke’s Bay, ākonga are taking up boxing in a programme that is showing how quality sport experiences at school can boost attendance and engagement in learning.

04/02/2024

It had been too long since being around your energy e hoa!! So good to connect again! Could’ve just stayed home but instead making the effort this year to try new things is so rewarding

12/10/2023

So much to celebrate!!!
HAPPY HAPPY 14th BIRTHDAY our Marley!!

Winning Bronze vs England in Dubai at the Junior World Series Indoor cricket and also being named MVP of the New Zealand Team. (Based on umpires from around the world points system and stats).
Being surrounded by amazing and talented team players you were able to push your limits and totally own those Back nets to play your best.

We are grateful to so many back in NZ who gave us so much support with fundraising to ensure Marley was fully funded. To be by his side and see this all has been truly amazing.

Canterbury is already calling and we are so excited to see what you will make happen with all of your sporting codes..

Beyond Proud Marley P**i-Hekenui
Happy birthday

01/09/2023

See you soon whānau lots to do here at Westshore school with free sausage sizzle too

19/08/2023

5 weeks till our Marley represents New Zealand in Dubai!!
We have 50 tickets left of our last raffle at $25per ticket…. Prizes include Samsung mobile, firewood and lots more! Please consider one last opportunity to purchase a ticket….

12 3439 0019588 01. $25 per raffle ticket

BUT also tonight Marley wants to know your most inspirational sportsperson and he is going to select 3 peeps to GIVEAWAY x2 Magpies vs Otago tickets to each person to tomorrows game at McLean Park 2.05pm in the Graeme Lowe stand.
Thanks again everyone and this is our little giveback….