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Matahi Brightwell
A legacy carried together.
Matahi Brightwell founded the Mareikura Canoe Club in 1985 and helped bring waka ama back into Māori communities. A sporting legacy built around people and connection.
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Matahi Brightwell (right) with Dame Cindy Kiro, Auckland, 31 August 2022.
Sharlene Ferguson, Focal Point Photos NZ / Government House, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet · CC BY 4.0. Cropped to fit. Last source check: 23 October 2026.
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