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While it wasn’t an ideal outcome, it was great to see our Mainland Pouākai back in action. There was a lot to learn from and

Due to the shift towards Spring-Summer hoops, it feels like several lifetimes have passed us by between Tauihi seasons. Come on, take a guess at

It is with great excitement that we are welcoming ProBuild ITM onboard for the 2024 season as the official naming rights partner of the Mainland

We’re excited to announce the addition of another up-and-comer to our 2024 Mainland Pouākai squad in 20-year-old forward Vitolia Tuilave. Tuilave is fresh off completing

With less than a month left until the new season tips off, we’re excited to welcome Tessa Morrison back to the Mainland Pouākai! Morrison has

19-year-old wing Lauren Tewhata has signed with the Mainland Pouākai ahead of the 2024 Tauihi season.  Born in France, Tewhata split her high school playing

Anticipation for the upcoming Pouākai season continues to grow as we add to the excitement with the introduction of our newest Mainland recruit, Ashburton standout

The Mainland Pouākai are proud to introduce our newest Principal Partner BCITO, New Zealand’s leading building and construction apprenticeship provider. “The Mainland Pouākai are about

With the preseason etching closer and closer, the Mainland Pouākai continue to bolster the frontcourt by securing the services of 6’2” import forward Haliegh Reinoehl.

There’s another new face in town as 23-year-old guard Tara Manumaleuga is starting her professional career with the Mainland Pouākai. Manumaleuga played 5 years of

Hailing from Folsom, California, WNBA draft pick McKenzie Forbes is the most recent addition to the Mainland Pouākai roster. Forbes was selected 28th overall in

We are pleased to welcome in Halswell Timber as our Mainland Pouākai Rapid League naming rights partner for 2024! “After a successful inaugural season of

The Mainland Pouākai are excited to announce the signing of import forward Cassandra Brown for the 2024 Tauihi season. The 6’2” Canadian sharpshooter has an

The Mainland Pouākai have signed Australian point guard Mikhaela Cann as their first import for the 2024 Tauihi season. Cann most recently played for the

Join us in welcoming back Sharne Robati as she suits up for her second season with the Mainland Pouākai! Robati was a core player for

With a thrilling Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa season on the horizon, embedded with innovative changes, we are overjoyed to welcome back Esra McGoldrick to the Mainland

We are thrilled to announce the signing of Paul Flynn as Head Coach of the Mainland Pouākai for the 2024 Tauihi season. Flynn brings a

Despite not getting a full-team training in til opening day, a young Mainland Pouākai squad battled all the way to a third place finish at

We are very proud to announce the success of Canterbury Regional Basketball Foundation’s (CRBF) 16 Hoops in 16 Weeks campaign which saw the instalment of

Mainland Pouākai forward Tsubasa Nisbet has inked a new deal with the Mitsubishi Electric Koalas of the Women’s Japan Basketball League for the 2023–2024 season. 

The Bendigo Spirit are delighted to announce the signing of rising New Zealand star Esra McGoldrick for the 2023-24 Women’s National Basketball League season. The

The Mainland Pouākai have bolstered their longer term support for Women’s basketball pathways with a three year partnership with The Recruitment Network.  As well as

The Mainland Pouākai have confirmed the signing of import Jailin Cherry from the USA’s renowned basketball college, NCAA Division 1 Louisiana State University. LSU has

This week the Mainland Pouākai players and coaches will share a highly anticipated announcement with their fans around the world – something fans of all