Howie Tamati
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Howard Kevin Tamati, MBE
, is a New Zealand former professional rugby league
footballer and coach who played for his country. He is the cousin of fellow international Kevin Tamati
.
between 1983 and 1984. He played against his cousin in the final of the 1984 Challenge Cup.
locally before selected for the Kiwis in 1979. Tamati played a total of 50 games for the Kiwis, including 24 tests for them between 1979 and 1985.
side. He then coached the New Zealand side for two years from 1992. He was replaced in 1994 by Frank Endacott
.
Tamati coached the Taranaki Rockets in the 1996 Lion Red Cup and the 1997 Super League Challenge Cup
.
In 1997 he was appointed the coach of the Oceania Nines Fiji national team
.
Since 2007 he has been the convener of the New Zealand Kiwis selectors.
Tamati has been the CEO of Sport Taranaki since 1994.
. He is of Te Atiawa, Ngâti Mutunga
and Ngai Tahu
heritage. Tamati - Joanne Smith had Ebony Jane (1976) Erina Hoana (1977) James Charles (1980). Married to Aroaro Patricia Hond 1.2.86 had Moerangi Raumahora (1990) Te Waikapoata Hera (1992) Hawaiki Pamela (1994) Erana Kohine (1995). Tamati has four grandchildren.
Tamati was selected as the patron of New Zealand Police
recruitment wing 245 in 2007.
MBE
MBE can stand for:* Mail Boxes Etc.* Management by exception* Master of Bioethics* Master of Bioscience Enterprise* Master of Business Engineering* Master of Business Economics* Mean Biased Error...
, is a New Zealand former professional rugby league
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
footballer and coach who played for his country. He is the cousin of fellow international Kevin Tamati
Kevin Tamati
Kevin Ronald Tamati is a New Zealander former professional rugby league footballer and coach who played for his country and played professionally for Widnes and Warrington in the Forwards...
.
Playing career
Tamati played for WiganWigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors is an English rugby league club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The club's first team squad competes in the engage Super League and the team are the current Challenge Cup holders as of the 27th August 2011....
between 1983 and 1984. He played against his cousin in the final of the 1984 Challenge Cup.
Representative career
Tamati represented TaranakiTaranaki rugby league team
The Taranaki rugby league team are New Zealand rugby league team that represents the Taranaki Rugby League. They have been nicknamed the Rockets, Sharks and Wildcats.-1908:...
locally before selected for the Kiwis in 1979. Tamati played a total of 50 games for the Kiwis, including 24 tests for them between 1979 and 1985.
Coaching career
Tamati began his coaching career with the WellingtonWellington Rugby League
Wellington Rugby League is the local sporting body responsible for the administration of Rugby league in the Greater Wellington region. It is responsible for the local competition of the same name, as well as its representative team, the Wellington rugby league team.- Local Senior Competition :The...
side. He then coached the New Zealand side for two years from 1992. He was replaced in 1994 by Frank Endacott
Frank Endacott
Frank Morris Endacott, ONZM is a retired rugby league player and coach from New Zealand. His son, Shane, also played rugby league.-Playing career:Endacott played for Addington and Hornby in the Canterbury Rugby League competition...
.
Tamati coached the Taranaki Rockets in the 1996 Lion Red Cup and the 1997 Super League Challenge Cup
1997 New Zealand rugby league season
The New Zealand rugby league season 1997 was the ninetieth season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand. The main feature of the year was the Super League Challenge Cup that was run by the New Zealand Rugby League...
.
In 1997 he was appointed the coach of the Oceania Nines Fiji national team
Fiji national rugby league team
-Competitions:Fiji have participated in:*Pacific Cup *World Cup *World Sevens *Superleague World Nines *Superleague Oceania Tournament *Pacific Rim Competition -Results:...
.
Since 2007 he has been the convener of the New Zealand Kiwis selectors.
Administrative career
Tamati currently serves as the Chairman of the New Zealand Māori Rugby League starting in 2004.Tamati has been the CEO of Sport Taranaki since 1994.
Political career
Tamati served three terms as a New Plymouth District Councillor from 1999 to 2007. He has now been re-elected as a councillor since October 2010. He is the former chairman of Te Ihi Tu Maori Prisoner Habilitation Centre in New Plymouth.Personal life
Tamati is the cousin of Kevin TamatiKevin Tamati
Kevin Ronald Tamati is a New Zealander former professional rugby league footballer and coach who played for his country and played professionally for Widnes and Warrington in the Forwards...
. He is of Te Atiawa, Ngâti Mutunga
Ngati Mutunga
Ngāti Mutunga is a Māori iwi of New Zealand. Their tribal lands are in north Taranaki, with the principal marae being at Urenui.Prominent leader and anthropologist Te Rangi Hīroa was of Ngāti Mutunga descent.-External links:*...
and Ngai Tahu
Ngai Tahu
Ngāi Tahu, or Kāi Tahu, is the principal Māori iwi of the southern region of New Zealand, with the tribal authority, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, being based in Christchurch and Invercargill. The iwi combines three groups, Kāi Tahu itself, and Waitaha and Kāti Mamoe who lived in the South Island prior...
heritage. Tamati - Joanne Smith had Ebony Jane (1976) Erina Hoana (1977) James Charles (1980). Married to Aroaro Patricia Hond 1.2.86 had Moerangi Raumahora (1990) Te Waikapoata Hera (1992) Hawaiki Pamela (1994) Erana Kohine (1995). Tamati has four grandchildren.
Legacy
Tamati was made MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 1994 for services to rugby league.Tamati was selected as the patron of New Zealand Police
New Zealand Police
The New Zealand Police is the national police force of New Zealand, responsible for enforcing criminal law, enhancing public safety, maintaining order and keeping the peace throughout New Zealand...
recruitment wing 245 in 2007.