Ngā Tīma
Teams
Kimihia ō mātou tīma whutupaoro Māori
The Māori Football Aotearoa national teams are more than football teams — they are a representation of whakapapa, identity, whānau and whenua. When our players pull on the Māori Football shirt, they carry with them the stories, strength and aspirations of those who came before them, while creating a pathway for those who will follow.
Our teams provide a platform for Māori footballers to represent Aotearoa and their whakapapa on the national and international stage, proudly expressing who they are through the beautiful game. They embody the values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, kaitiakitanga and tikanga Māori, recognising that success is measured not only by what happens on the field, but by the relationships, leadership and legacy created along the way.
Through competition at the highest level, our national teams create opportunities to showcase Māori talent, strengthen connections with Indigenous peoples around the Pacific, and demonstrate that Māori identity and excellence belong at every level of football.
We don’t simply wear the shirt. We carry its whakapapa, uphold its mana and leave a legacy for those yet to come.
Senior Women
“Mauri”
Ngā Wāhine Whanapoikiri
Senior Women’s National Team
Asher Trotter
Head Coach
[W] 2-0 vs Cook Islands (2026)
[W] 3-2 vs Fiji (2025)
[W] 5-1 vs NZDF (2023)
[W] 3-2 vs Australia (2020)
[W] 5-0 vs Australia (2018)
Amberley Hollis
Ariana Gray
Ashley Porter *
Gabi Hislop
Hannah Saxon
Iris Reweti-Gould
Jayda Scanlan
Jayden Watts
Jess Smith
Jorgia Roberts
Kenya Brooke
Kirsty Gage
Liv Robson
Molly Davies *
Nicole Stratford
Nina O’Leary *
Renee Bacon
Siobhan Edwards
Zara Harris *
Zoe Brazier
*Selected reserve players
Head Coach
Asher Trotter
Aaliyah Konui (Ngāpuhi, Waikato)
Alia Smith (Ngāti Porou)
Amy McQuoid (Ngāti Raukawa)
Ariana Gray (Ngāpuhi)
Dayna Stevens (Ngāati Kahungunu)
Jasmine Donald (Taranaki)
Jayden Watts (Ngāti Pikiao)
Kalani Walters-Hewson (Te Rarawa)
Keri O’Connell (Ngāpuhi)
Kirsty Gage (Ngāti Hinerangi)
Lily Taitimu (Te Rarawa)
Pia Davis (Ngāpuhi)
Renee Bacon (Ngāi Tahu)
Te Reremoana Walker (Ngāti Hauā/Ngāpuhi)
Richlyn Tuhoro (Tuhoe/Ngāti Maniapoto)
Rosa Muru (Tainui)
Sam Waru (Ngāpuhi)
Sarah Morton (Ngāti Kahungunu)
Steph Trowill (Ngāti Ranginui)
Tara Jackson (Ngāpuhi)
Head Coach
Asher Trotter
Girls U16 & U14
“Raukatauri” (U14) & “Pounamu” (U16)
Ngā Hine Whanapoikiri
Youth Girls National Teams
Taelor Parker
Head Coach
[W] 4-0 vs Australia (2020)
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Latisha Maharaj (Ngāti Awa)
Katie Gray (Ngāti Raukawa)
Eve Mischewski (Ngātiwai)
Manaia Mill (Ngāti Porou)
Laney Whitson (Ngāi Tahu)
Lainee Brader Steed (Ngāti Awa)
Charlotte Marsters (Ngā Ariki Kaiputahi)
Isla Ganley (Ngāi Te Rangi)
Anika Lomax (Te Aitanga A Mahaki)
Ruby Nathan (Te Aupouri)
Leyla Butler (Ngāti Kahungunu)
Hannah Langsbury (Kai Tahu/Kati Mamoe/Waitaha/Rapuwai/Kati Hawea)
Danielle Fowler (Ngāti Ruanui)
Brooke Barclay (Ngāti Ranganui)
Ruby-Aroha Gurnick (Tuhoe/Tainui)
Ashley Nesbitt (Ngāpuhi)
Head Coach
Kieran Mischewski
Boys U14 & U16
“Toki” (U14) & “Maui” (U16)
Ngā Tama Whanapoikiri
Youth Boys National Teams
To be confirmed
Head Coach
[L] 0-2 vs Australia (2020)
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Emmett Connolly (Ngāti Porou)
Tane Thompson (Ngāti Kahungunu)
Rico Margison (Ngāi Takoto)
Tamaho Perry (Ngāti Porou/Te Rarawa/Te Aupouri/Te Arawa)
Jamiel Te Wharau (Ngāti Rangitane)
Quinn Bodger (Ngāi Tahu)
Jesse Meikle (Ngāti Kahu)
Hamish Rowe (Ngāpuhi)
Kobe Swift (Te Arawa)
Mahaki Pomare (Ngāpuhi/Tainui/Ngāiterangi)
Shannon Perham-Hayes (Ngāpuhi)
Shakeal Pickering (Ngāpuhi/Ngāti Hine)
Thomas Reiri (Ngāti Kahungunu)
Head Coach
Tim Bodger
Senior Men
“Manawa”
Ngā Tane Whanapoikiri
Senior Men’s National Team
Rhys Ruka
Head Coach
[D] 1-1 vs Australia (2020)
[W] 3-2 vs Australia (2018)
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Luke Sutton (Tainui)
Cody Rickard (Te Whanau Apanui/Tainui)
Sean Clark (Te Ati Awa)
Jeremiah Ruawhare (Tainui)
Tainui Adams (Waikato/Ngāti Raukawa/Ki Te Tonga)
Jayden Herewini (Te Aupouri/Ngāti Uenuku/Ngāpuhi/Ngātiwai)
Machiah Papa (Ngāi te Rangi/Te Whanau A Apanui)
Saint Lucia Lolohea (Te Aupouri)
Paora Porter (Tainui)
Izak Papa (Ngāi te Rangi/Te Whanau A Apanui)
Caleb Southee-Sami (Tainui/ Ngāti Toa/Ngāi Tahu/Kahungunu Ki Wairarapa)
Alex Mcgregor (Ngāti Porou)
Mel Cropp (Te Arawa)
Hone Fowler (Ngāti Porou/Ngāpuhi)
Rhys Ruka (Ngāpuhi)
Jack McQuoid (Ngāti Raukawa)
Head Coach
Rikki Kerr-Bell