whakawhanaungatanga - building relationships

This taonga made by Hepa Gibbons, Rotorua & donated by Merv Martin, Te Roopu-O-Waikite 1983. The four tekoteko on the head of the intricately carved squash racket depict the four winds; Nga Hau E Wha. In 1988 Wayne Panapa & Robyn Kara had the taonga encased in a glass cabinet. In 1996 Whanganui-A-Tara contributed a carved waka huia, lined to protect the taonga & glass during its journeys to each tournament. The waka huia was made by Ted Akroyd & carved by Dennis Karauna.

The Lucy Marshall Memorial Trophy carved by roland Schutz. Lucy Marshall played and won the ladies open division in Wellington 1989. Sadly Lucy was involved in a car accident on her way home from the tournament & tragically died. In Gisborne 1990, Whanganui-A-Tara presented this taonga to be awarded to the Ladies Open Champion.

This taonga was presented by Te Tai Tokerau, and was carved by Wallace Hetaraka of Nga Puhi descent. The taonga has mental, spiritual & physical meaning.

This taonga was donated by Kahungunu ki Heretaunga Squash in 2009 & carved by Logan Shipgood. It is awarded to the winner of the Junior Boys section.

This taonga was donated by Kahungunu ki Heretaunga Squash in 2009 & carved by Logan Shipgood. It is awarded to the winner of the Junior Girls section.

This taonga was donated by T & P Steadman. It will be presented to a Tama O Te Rangatahi who shows courtesy & sportsmanship on and off the court, & participates in the cultural and/or entertainment activities of is affiliated roopu. The recipient will be chosen by the host Chairperson.

This taonga was donated by Trevor Taurima. It will be presented to a Kotiro O Te Rangatahi who shows courtesy & sportsmanship on and off the court, & participates in the cultural and/or entertainment activities of is affiliated roopu. The recipient will be chosen by the host Chairperson.