There was plenty of action on the water last week for Te Awamutu and King Country students competing at the Lake Karāpiro-based 2025 Maadi rowing regatta and Waka Ama Secondary School Nationals in Rotorua.

Te Awamutu College’s Maadi cohort saw Maiara Moimoi place second in the girls’ under-17 single sculls D final before joining Tessa Chappell to claim first in the girls’ under-18 double sculls C final.

Several other Te Awamutu single sculls competitors did well in their finals, just missing out on the top three.

Hunter Coleman placed fourth is his under-17 C final, as did Casey Lee Baker in her under-18 D final and Keegan Jordaan was sixth in the boys’ under-18 D final.

“All the rowers performed the best they have all season. Some crews came away with personal best times as well which was a win for them,” Te Awamutu Rowing Club representative Alya Mexted said.

“They all rowed extremely well, technique wise and effort wise, and the school rowing team finished their season on a high with these achievements. It’s a big positive moving forward into next season.”

Article by Jess Wood - Te Awamutu News