Umpiring in Te Reo

Netball Taranaki brought in new initiatives in 2020 and we are still proud to have bilingual officiating in Netball with the inclusion of Te Reo Maori ​​​​​​​in 2023


 
 

Umpire will blow their whistle, State the infringement in English followed by Te Reo Maori.

Here are a few examples to show you how:

Contact - Pā Tinana


 

Footwork - Hīkoi


Incorrect Play/Replayed Ball - Hopurua


Penalty Shot  - Kuru Hāmene  


Offside  - Tūhapa


Held Ball - Mau te Pōro


Obstruction - Hōtaetae


Advantage - Tukunga 


Throw In  - Makaa Paetaha 


Free Pass - Whiu  Whiwhi 


 
 

Breaking - Manawa Rere


Short Pass - Whiu Poto


Hold Time  - Wā Whakataruna 


Penalty Pass  - Whiu Hāmene  


Netball positions in Te Reo Maori 

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