Taranaki Saturday, 14 July 2007
Taranaki's leading amateur golfer Troy Ropiha was last night named Taranaki Maori sportsperson of the year.
Ropiha, who is in England playing in amateur events, was named overall winner after earlier taking the sportsman of the year award at a function in New Plymouth.
The full list of winners was:
Kaiwawao (game official award), Sam Tamarapa.
Kaiako (coach award), Rangi Hiroti, touch, rugby and rugby league.
Kaiwhakahaere (volunteer administrator award), Karen Brooks, netball and basketball.
Taiohi Tama (junior sportsman award), Derrin Jesse Puata, jujitsu.
Taiohi Kotiro (junior sportswoman award), Ashley Rupapera, swimming.
Pakeke Tane (senior sportsman award), Troy Ropiha, golf.
Pakeke Wahine (senior sportswoman award), Kim Hiroti, touch.
Toa Tira (Maori sports team award), Taranaki Whanui Maori rugby league.
Toa Tautoko (contribution and service to Maori sport and recreation), John Niwa, lawn bowls.
Kupu Whakanui (special commendations), Patsy Broughton, Daniel Brooks, Jan Manu, Keisha-Dean Soffe.
Toa Rongonui (sports hall of fame), George Wharehoka, Maurice Crow.
Toki o Te Tau (Taranaki Maori sportsperson of the year), Troy Ropiha, golf.
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