Events and Campaigns that unite our whānau

Discover the heart of QLD Māori Sports Incorporated through our vibrant events and impactful campaigns. We're dedicated to strengthening Māori identity, connection, and belonging across Queensland.

Ā mātou kaupapa hākinakina, ahurea me te hapori

Our sports, culture and community initiatives

QLD Māori Sports Incorporated organises a diverse range of activities, including sports tournaments, youth development programs, health and wellbeing initiatives, and cultural celebrations. These events are designed to bring our Māori whānau together across Queensland.

What makes our initiatives special is their power to strengthen identity, connection, and belonging. They offer opportunities for Māori living away from Aotearoa to maintain cultural ties, support our young people, and build a strong, united community. Each event uplifts whānau, encourages participation, and creates spaces where our people can thrive together.

Nga Hau E Wha

Nga Hau E Wha- loosely translated is “ the four winds”. This tournament is an annual Rugby League tournament committed to connecting Maori who reside in Queensland to their culture, by way of Rugby League. This tournament is open to Maori players registered to one of the four winds, these winds referred to as rohe are broken up geographically and consist of ;

U9, ULL, U13, U15, U17, U19, OPENS & MASTERS

Nga Toa O Te Raki ( North)

Te Hau Taitonga ( South)

Te Hau Marangai ( East)

Te Hauauru Ki Tawhiti ( West)

LOCATION: BILL NORRIS OVAL, BEENLEIGH, QLD

🔥DATES: 1st to 4th October 2026🔥

Te Whenua Ariki

Te Whenua Ariki: The Paramount Stage

Te Whenua Ariki translates to "The Land of the High Chief." It is the premier cultural and sporting home for Nga Hau E Wha Māori Rugby League.

More than a competition, this is a tūrangawaewae, a place for our people across the motu and the diaspora to stand tall, reconnect, and represent their lineage with pride.

Our Foundations:

  • Whakapapa: Celebrating our identity and the bloodlines that connect us.
  • Tikanga: Embedding our language, Haka, and customs into the game
  •  Whanaungatanga: Strengthening the bonds between our whānau in Australia and Aotearoa.
  • Rangatiratanga: Developing leaders who carry mana on and off the field. Te Whenua Ariki exists to ensure that every player and supporter has a sense of belonging, a connection to their roots, and a prestigious stage to showcase the strength of the Māori spirit.
  • TEAMS EOI ONLY, NOT INDIVIDUAL EOI

🔥TE WHENUA ARIKI EOI NOW OPEN🔥

  • DATES: 17TH & 18TH OCTOBER 2026
  • LOCATION: BRISBANE, QLD TBC
  • AGED GROUPS: 13, 15, 17, 19, OPENS AND MASTERS
  • CONTACT: Gary Speers (operations manager)

gary_operationsmanager@qldmaorisportsinc.com.au

 

Big thanks to Medz (Ferris Fotos) 📸 — appreciate all the amazing shots! Make sure to check out and support her work via her social pages 🔗

Hono mai, kia rerekē ai te ao.

Join in and create change

Once you see an event or campaign that resonates with you, our main goal is for you to take action by signing up, registering, or completing the relevant form. This enables us to organise resources, communicate important updates, and involve as many whānau as possible.

We also encourage you to share our events and campaigns with your whānau and friends. Your support helps us strengthen community engagement and reach those who may not yet be connected to our channels. By taking these steps, you help us grow participation, support our kaupapa, and ensure our initiatives have the biggest impact.

Te whakanui i tō tātou angitu tahi 

Celebrating our shared success

Once an event or campaign wraps up, we love to share a summary of what happened. This includes photo galleries showcasing people, teams, and special moments, as well as short videos or clips capturing the atmosphere and highlights.

We also feature stories and reflections from participants, volunteers, and organisers, along with acknowledgements for sponsors, supporters, and whānau who helped make it happen. Key outcomes, such as funds raised, participation numbers, and community impact, are also highlighted. These updates celebrate our achievements, keep whānau informed, and build excitement for future events, creating a record of our journey and showing how each campaign strengthens our Māori presence and connection in Queensland.

QLD MAORI RUGBY LEAGUE KOTIRO TOUR 2025

Our very first Queensland Māori Kōtiro Tour to Aotearoa was a huge success. We took three teams, U14, U15, and U17, to compete in the ANZMRL Tournament, marking a massive milestone for our kaupapa.

A special congratulations to our U14 Kōtiro, who won the 2025 Haka Championship with a performance full of mana and pride.

We are incredibly grateful to our kotiro, their whānau, our coaches, managers, and everyone who supported this journey. This tour was more than rugby league — it was about identity, culture, and creating pathways for our kōtiro to shine.

This is only the beginning.

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QMSI Rules & Policies – Rugby League (QRL-Aligned)

QMSI supports all players and whanau and has a responsibility to ensure the tournament is facilitated in alignment with the rules outlined in this document. All play is undertaken with respect and sportsmanship, as well as Tikanga Māori. To be eligible to play Nga Hau E wha, players must whakapapa Maori. This requirement is nonnegotiable and penalties will apply to participating rohe if this rule is not adhered to.

This is a QRL sanctioned event and as such the official QRL Rules apply.

QMSI/QRL Community Rugby League Operations Manual

Please find the TWA & NHEW Handbook as aligned with QRL 

Operations

Kaupapa ( Themes/Messages)

1. Clarity and relevance of the message and purpose of the haka.

2. How well the team expresses the meaning of the haka.

 

Te Taki ( leadership/coordination.)

1. Strong leadership and control throughout the haka.

2. Cohesion and synchronization with the team .

 

Te pukana Te whetero ( Facial expressions)

1. Intensity and appropriateness of facial expression.

2. Pukana is maintained throughout the haka by all performers.

 

Te Tinana ( posture/body movement )

1. Strength, energy and precision in movement.

2. Firm stance, footwork and gestures are in sync.

 

Te Reo ( tone/pitch)

1. Clarity, projection and correct pronunciation of Te Reo Maori.

2. Rhythm and tempo of haka is done in unison.

3. Rhythm/Timing, ensuring beat and tempo is maintained evenly across the haka with

no imbalance echoing throughout haka.

 

Te Ihi, Te wehi , Te wana ( Energy/connection/life force)

1. The passion, pride and emotional power conveyed by the performers.

2. Connection between the performers.

QRL Policies & Documents Hub

Summarises behaviour expectations for players, staff, supporters, and teams, aligned with the QRL Code of Conduct.

Code of Conduct

2.1 Policy & Procedure Review (QRL‑Aligned)

2.1 QMSI adopts and aligns with all relevant QRL policies, including game rules, safety standards, judiciary processes, and operational guidelines.

2.2 All QRL policies are reviewed annually by QMSI to ensure compliance with the latest updates released by Queensland Rugby League.

2.3 QMSI may introduce additional procedures specific to Māori cultural practice, player eligibility, or event operations, provided they do not conflict with QRL safety or governance requirements.

2.4 Any changes to QRL policies will be incorporated into QMSI rules as soon as practical and communicated to teams, managers, and whānau.

2.5 Teams and officials are responsible for familiarising themselves with the latest QRL documents available through the QRL Policies & Documents Hub.

2.6 Where a discrepancy exists between QMSI procedures and QRL policy, QRL policy takes precedence for all matters relating to safety, judiciary, accreditation, and game rules.

2.7 QMSI will conduct internal reviews of its own policies before each tournament to ensure alignment with QRL updates and operational best practice.

QRL Judiciary & Disciplinary Information

Explains how incidents are reviewed, how sanctions are applied, and the process for hearings, penalties, and appeals.

Incident Review

4.1 Judiciary & Disciplinary Review (QRL‑Aligned)

4.1 QMSI adopts the QRL Judiciary & Disciplinary Framework as the basis for all incident management, grading, and sanctioning processes.

4.2 The QRL judiciary system is reviewed annually by QMSI to ensure all disciplinary procedures remain aligned with the latest QRL updates.

4.3 All send‑offs, serious foul play, and misconduct incidents at QMSI events are managed using QRL‑aligned processes, including automatic referrals and structured grading.

4.4 QMSI may apply additional sanctions or cultural expectations where appropriate, provided they do not conflict with QRL judiciary standards.

4.5 All Judiciary Panel decisions at QMSI events follow the principles outlined in the QRL framework:

• 4.5.1 Fairness
• 4.5.2 Consistency
• 4.5.3 Transparency
• 4.5.4 Player welfare


4.6 Any updates released by QRL regarding judiciary procedures, grading tables, or sanction guidelines will be incorporated into QMSI processes as soon as practical.

4.7 Where discrepancies arise between QMSI disciplinary procedures and QRL judiciary policy, QRL judiciary policy takes precedence for all matters relating to sanctions, hearings, and incident management.

4.8 QMSI conducts internal reviews of its judiciary procedures before each tournament to ensure alignment with QRL standards and best practice.

J & D Info

10.1 All incidents may be reviewed by the Judiciary Panel.
10.2 A player sent off is automatically suspended for the remainder of the match.
10.3 All send‑offs are automatically referred to Judiciary.
10.4 Penalties may include warnings, suspensions, or removal from the event.
10.5 Appeals must be lodged within the QMSI timeframe.

QRL Concussion & Medical Protocols

A summary of the mandatory QRL concussion protocols and medical review requirements that protect player welfare. This section outlines removal‑from‑play rules, assessment processes, and return‑to‑play expectations.

Medical Review

15.1 Concussion & Medical Review – Policy Review (QRL‑Aligned)

15.1 QMSI adopts the QRL Concussion & Head Injury Policy as the governing standard for all concussion management and medical review procedures.

15.2 The QRL concussion policy is reviewed annually by QMSI to ensure all safety practices, removal‑from‑play rules, and return‑to‑play requirements remain fully aligned with the latest QRL updates.

15.3 Any changes released by QRL regarding concussion assessment, mandatory stand‑down periods, or medical clearance requirements will be incorporated into QMSI procedures as soon as practical.

15.4 QMSI may introduce additional safety measures specific to tournament conditions or cultural considerations, provided they do not conflict with QRL concussion protocols.

15.5 All medical staff, trainers, and team officials are responsible for understanding and applying the QRL concussion guidelines during QMSI events.

15.6 Where discrepancies arise between QMSI procedures and the QRL Concussion & Head Injury Policy, the QRL policy takes precedence for all matters relating to player safety, medical clearance, and return‑to‑play.

15.7 QMSI conducts internal reviews of its concussion and medical procedures before each tournament to ensure alignment with QRL standards and best practice.