KĀHU BASKETBALL
MORE THAN A GAME
HISTORY
2024 SEASON
SEMI-FINALISTS
Even before the season started the BNZ Kahu were making news around the world ( including BBC and ESPN) with the announcement of a new ownership group. In a global first, the franchise became all-women, owned coached and managed. On the court, the BNZ Kāhu started the season strong but faced challenges with an injury to US import Megan Mullings and tribunal issues with star player Tahlia Tupaea. A home semi-final was secured after the regular season but the Tauranga Whai were too strong for a fading Kahu who went down 63-78.
Season highlights were winning the Rapid League and having the MVP in both the Tauihi League - I'Imari Thomas and the Rapid League in Steph Barstow.
2023 SEASON
CHAMPIONS
Finishing one step better than the inaugural season the BNZ Kahu had a big campaign. They welcomed BNZ on board as naming rights sponsor and enjoyed a x run through the season.....The final was hosted in Wellington and they faced regular season leaders, and reigning champions, the Tokomanawa Queens. Against the odds the BNZ Kāhu prevailed to win
2022 SEASON
FINALISTS
The inaugural season of the Tauihi Basketball League. The Northern Kahu were founded by owners Stephen Dill and North Harbour Basketball and led by the formidable head coach, Jody Cameron. They finished the regular season with an impressive. xxx In the X final they faced the Tokomanawa Queens and went down
Mā te huruhuru, ka rere te manu.
Adorn this bird with feathers so it can fly.
The Kāhu is a majestic bird that holds significant importance and meaning to the rohe we represent.
Renowned for its Chief-like qualities, the Kāhu represents mana, empowerment, independence and guidance.
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