04/09/2026
CHAMPIONS OF 2026: Apii Nikao Takes 1st Place Overall!
There you have it—our incredible tamariki have done it again! Apii Nikao has been crowned the 1st place overall champions at the 2026 Intermediate Sports Camp in New Zealand, continuing an amazing legacy of success.
The final overall standings for the competition are:
1st Place Overall: Apii Nikao (Rarotonga)
2nd Place Overall: Manurewa Intermediate
3rd Place Overall: Mangere Central
We would like to make an acknowledge on behalf of our Tamariki, Principal & Teachers of Marae 5
Firstly, A Massive Meitaki Maata to all the schools that took part in this competition, with out you all we wouldnt have made this achievement possible. Our Tamariki will miss the friendship they received during the duration of the games.
Secondly, The Y Camp Adair thank you for all the hard work that each and everyone of you all have put in for this competition & even looking after our kids with food preparations for breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Thirdly, SPONSOR ME to all who supported our tamariki through sponsorship which helped fund thier journey to New Zealand—thank you so much. As you can see, your belief in our children has paid off, and they have made the entire school & island proud but most of all our family & friends overseas & here in Rarotonga.
Fourthly, We also want to acknowledge the wonderful parents of our tamariki. Your endless support, commitment, and hard work with fundraising made this unforgettable trip possible. We even would like to thank you all for believing in us in taking your tamariki off your hands to travel to NZ to represent Apii Nikao at the Sports Camp.
Finally to all family and friends of our Tamariki in New Zealand. Thank you for all you have done for our group coming over to the Sports Camp in helping with events, laundry, shopping, donation of food, supporting our kids during their games plus all on here on Facebook and many other things. Thank you so so much from the bottom of our hearts
Our champions will be returning home to Rarotonga this Saturday, September 5th, landing at 9:05 PM on Air New Zealand flight NZ948.
Let's give our tamariki the massive hero's welcome they deserve when they touch down on Saturday night with flower eis, hug and kisses!