Prestigious Award for Lisa White

Maori-Fours-2023 Winners Mina Paul, Gaylene Kanawa, Lisa White and Karen Hema
Maori-Fours-2023 Winners Mina Paul, Gaylene Kanawa, Lisa White and Karen Hema

There is no doubt Lisa White’s arrival at the Home of the Blues has been a massive boost. Being unbeaten in the singles, she is spearheading the women’s interclub team. She also enthusiastically supported the recent visit by World Champion Tayla Bruce, bringing a huge number of Naenae members with her. On top of this she recently was a recipient of the national Maori Sports Team Award. This is a fabulous honour and achievement, and all club members should feel overwhelmingly proud of Lisa. 

Photo shows the Aotearoa Wahine Fours which won the Oceania title and the national Maori Sports Team award. From left Mina Paul, Gaylene Kanawa, Lisa White and Karen Hema.

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