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NAU MAI, HAERE MAI
WELCOME TO
Maori Sports and Cultural Association
MĀORI
SPORTS AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION
RAISING THE MANA OF OUR RANGATAHI THROUGH CULTURE, SPORT AND CONNECTION
NGĀ KAUPAPA E HAERE MAI NEI /
UPCOMING EVENTS
MARAMATAKA / CALENDAR
WHO WE ARE
We are New Zealand Māori, representing various iwi and hapu from Aotearoa who have travelled across the Tasman and are living and raising our whanau in New South Wales, Australia.
We had taken our tikanga Māori for granted during our upbringing and now we are endeavouring to build opportunities for our tamariki to connect with tikanga Māori whilst living in Australia.
It is through our love of sport, where we can ensure our tamariki are physically fit and healthy and through tikanga Māori, we can help enrich their mental and spiritual health.
With the blessings from our tupuna, a group of likeminded coaches/friends decided to start an association to help build a bridge between the numerous sports and incorporate cultural aspects to enrich our tamariki.
OUR MISSION
At Māori Sports and Cultural Assocation our mission is to inspire and empower our rangatahi though the spirit of kotahitanga, whanaungatanga and manaakitanga.
We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all rangatahi can develop their skills, cultivate resilience and embrace their cultural identity.
Through the values of teamwork, integrity and excellence we strive to nurture the holistic growth of our rangatahi, both on and off the field. Instilling pride in their Māori heritage and building a foundation for their future success.
NGĀ PŪRAKAU / STORIES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Māori Sports & Cultural Association acknowledges the Dharug people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise their continuing connection to Country, culture and community.
As Māori living and gathering on Aboriginal whenua, we recognise and respect the First Peoples of Australia. We are grateful for the opportunity to share our culture, strengthen our whānau and nurture our rangatahi on Dharug Country.