2008 AUAHI KORE MAORI SURFING TITLES TARANAKI
photos and results
The Whanau
Jason Matthews The 2008 Maori Surfing Titles saw the introduction of the Rapu Mana Award courtesy of Clint Daly and whanau. The award acknowledges Maori who have shown commitment and dedication to the sport, the community and their taha Maori	Jason Lellman Open Mens champion
Doug Ranga over 40s mens champion	Jason Matthews longboard champion
James Fowell over 30s mens champion	Jayda Martin-Fitzharris Womens champion
Johnny Hicks under 16 mens Champion	Haami Martin Junior Mens Champion
Under 12 Finalist	Senior Finalist Motu Maata
Open finalist Morehu Roberts	Open Champion Jason dada Lellman

  Please see below for final results of the 2008 Auahi Kore Aotearoa Maori Titles.

Billabong Open Men’s
Jason Lellman (Tara), 1, Morehu Roberts (Gis), 2, Buck Woods (Gis), 3, Danny Carse (Mahia), 4

Rip Curl Under 18 Men’s
Haami Martin (Rag), 1, Buck Woods (Gis), 2, Johnny Hicks (Gis), 3, Reno Marriott (Gis), 4

Rapu Under 16 Men’s
Johnny Hicks (Gis), 1, Haami Martin (Rag), 2, Reno Marriott (Gis), 3, James Tumes (Wgtn), 4

Quiksilver Under 12 Men’s
Elliot Paerata-Reid (Piha), 1, Mahorahora Mcleod (Waitara), 2, Te Rapai Barbarich-Love (Waitara), 3, Indika Ratima (Rag) in fourth.

Roxy Open Women’s
Jayda Martin-Fitzharrs (Gis), 1, Jessica Terrill (Tara), 2, Thandi Durham (Tara), 3, Lana Yearbury, 4, Renee Lee (Whangarei),5.

Hyundai Longboard
Jason Matthews (Tara), 1, Jamie Andrews (Tara), 2, Daniel Proctor (Gis), 3, Kirk Beyer (Wgtn), 4

Motzstar Over 30 Men’s
James Fowell (Gis), 1, Motu Mataa (Tara), 2, Wayne Cooper (Rag), Jamie Andrews (Tara).

Aotearoa Born and Breed Over 35 Men’s
Jason Lellman (Tara), 1, Phil Willoughby (Rag), 2, Shaun Coffey (Auck), 3, Stacey Lamb (Tara), 4

Seed Over 40 Men’s
Doug Te Ranga (Waihi Beach), 1, Pipi Ngaia (Tara), 2, Peter Schafer (Tara), 3, Jason Matthews (Tara)

Rapu Mana Award
Jason Matthews (Tara)

Motzstar Rising Junior star Award
Haami Martin (Rag)

Many thanks to Waitara Bar Boardriders Club for hosting another succesful Maori titles, and Owae Marae for the Beautiful Kai and warm Hospitality.
Kia ora !!

Generous support from the following companies has made this event possible
-Auahi Kore the principle supporter of Maori Surfing as well Hyundai the associate sponsor for the event. 

Division sponsorship has been provided by Rapu, Roxy, Quiksilver, Billabong, Rip Curl, Motzstar, Seed, Aotearoa Born and Bred and surfers Skin.