Esther Papuni (Ngāi Tahu) who featured in the October issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka, recently competed at New Zealand Judo Championships in Tauranga. Esther,10, won her under 28kg division and she also came third in the open weight category.

Esther on the first place podium at the nationals competition.

Esther on the first place podium at the nationals competition.

Esther showing off her medals. She is seated with her great-grandmother, Harriet Papuni.

Esther showing off her medals. She is seated with her great-grandmother, Harriet Papuni.