Congratulations

Maui Uenuku Rakei Ora Panareo Brennan (Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri; Ngāti Whakaue), ended 2013 at St Bedes College Christchurch, with a bunch of secondary school achievements to be proud of. Maui achieved excellence in nine out the 10 academic awards available – in mathematics, Spanish, English, social studies, science, religious education, music, hauora and economics.

Māui was also placed first in music, science, economics and Spanish, so he received total of 14 academic awards for 2013. Maui also passed his grade 7 for piano with the Trinity School of Music London. He has one more grade to pass before achieving his Diploma in Music Theory and Piano. He plans to complete his diploma before leaving secondary school. Well done son, your taua will be proud of you.

It was a good year for  Maui Brennan.

It was a good year for Maui Brennan.

Congratulations

Ash Reihana, 14, (Ngāti Māmoe – Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri) of Christchurch was selected to play in the Canterbury under 15 softball tournament, held in Invercargill from 2-5 January.

Ash was named captain for this tournament. He played extremely well and led his team into the final against Nelson. Nelson was the stronger side and beat Canterbury 4-0. Ash ended up making the tournament team and being named most valued player of the tournament.

Thank you to Ngāi Tahu Property for their help with travel kit for the team.

Ash then went on to play in the Canterbury under 17 tournament, which was held in Auckland from 9-12 January.  Canterbury came up against some very strong North Island teams but they were placed third, which is the best they have done in 10 years.

Ash was named in the tournament development team.Congratulations to Ash, from all his whānau, on his great softball achievements over the summer.

Ash Reihana pitching on the day.

Ash Reihana pitching on the day.