Ki-O-Rahi

2026 KI O RAHI

Ki-O-Rahi is a traditional Maori game based on the Purakau (legend) of Rahitutakahina and the rescue of his wife Tiarakurapakewai. It is a mix of sports which allows students of all abilities to play.  A combination of handball, touch, tag and many other sports, the school comes together with Westlake Boys to create mixed teams for the Seniors and Junior one-day tournaments. In 2023, Westlake’s only team won the National Mixed Championship title and since then the sport has continued to grow in popularity to four teams.

2026 CALENDAR

Auckland Secondary AKSS Senior Champs – 15 September 2026 (McManus Park, Otahuhu)

AKSS Junior Champs – 3 November 2026

2026 TRIALS

  • Senior Ki-O-Rahi trial – TBC August 3:30pm – 5.30pm WGHS Football field
  • Junior Ki-O-Rahi trial – TBC September – 3.30-5.30pm – WGHS Football Field

FEES:

Ki-O-Rahi season – $40

UNIFORM:

Students will be issued a playing singlet. Students can also wear tag/rip shorts, but they must be black only.

TRAININGS:

Seniors will train on Wednesday’s starting February (specific date TBC) for the National team and then Wednesdays from August (specific date TBC) for the qualifiers in term 3.

Juniors will train on Thursday’s starting in late term 3 or early term 4 (TBC).

For more information or to register, please complete the form below or contact the Ki O Rahi Manager.

Ki O Rahi Contact:

Jo Mersh – Sport Co-ordinator

P: 09 489 4169 Ext 717

E: [email protected]

REGISTRATION:

All registrations for SPORT are made on CLIPBOARD VIA SCHOOL BRIDGE. https://westlakegirls.bridge.school.nz/

Open Night

Our Open Night will be held on Tuesday 30 June, 2026. The evening is aimed at current Year 8 students thinking of attending WGHS in 2027 and their whānau. There will be two identical sessions at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm in our Event Centre. You don’t need to register; just come along to either session.

Please note: school will finish at 2.20pm on this day in preparation for Open Night and gates will be CLOSED from approximately 2.10-2.35pm.