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Steve’s Tyre Service Manawatū Secondary School Sport Champions 2024

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2025 Manawatū Secondary School Sports Awards Finalists


The finalists for the 2025 Steve's Tyre Service & Auto Care Manawatū Secondary School Sports Awards have been announced, recognising the outstanding achievements of young athletes, coaches, and officials from across the region. This year’s judging panel faced a particularly tough task, with an exceptionally high calibre of nominations showcasing the incredible depth of sporting talent and dedication within our secondary schools. 


Active Recreation Champion sponsored by Central Bicycle Studio

  • Jayda Millar-Kidd & Greer Brader (Manawatū College)
  • Tararua College

Student Administrator of the Year sponsored by Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University

  • Jakob Abernethy (PNBHS)
  • Lintang Krohn (Awatapu College)
  • Megan Armstrong (Waiopehu College)

Student Coach of the Year (Female) sponsored by The Verdict

  • Eliza Witteman (FAHS)
  • Elleanor King (St Peter’s College)
  • Hera Maihi (MANUKURA)
  • Kathryn Mcilhatton (Freyberg High School)

Student Coach of the Year (Male) sponsored by The Verdict

  • Harrison Brown (Tararua College)
  • Maia Turia (St Peter’s College)
  • Reuben Rose (PNBHS)

Student Official of the Year (Female) sponsored by Subway the Square

  • Eliza Witteman (FAHS)
  • Izzy Brown (Awatapu College)
  • Karla McNabb (PNGHS)
  • Natalee Mellish (FAHS)

Student Official of the Year (Male) sponsored by Subway the Square

  • Jaden Durston (PNBHS)
  • Josh Irwin (PNBHS)
  • Micah Reid (Awatapu College)

Student Athlete With a Disability sponsored by P3 Physiotherapy

  • Jonty Howland (FAHS)
  • Rawiri Tristram-Brown (Horowhenua College)

Student Athlete of the Year (Female) sponsored by Kitchen Studio

  • Abby Jacob (PNGHS)
  • Anna Mercer (Freyberg High School)
  • Elleanor King (St Peter’s College)
  • Holly McLaughlin (St Peter’s College)
  • Katie Zentveld (PNGHS)
  • Minnie Collins (Horowhenua College)
  • Natalya Franzmayr (PNGHS)
  • Pyper Newton (Awatapu College)
  • Te Maia Sweetman (MANUKURA)
  • Zahara Slatter (FAHS)

Student Athlete of the Year (Male) sponsored by Kitchen Studio

  • Bailey Ngatai-Cribb (PNBHS)
  • Cooper Mollet (PNBHS)
  • Grayson Cattle (PNBHS)
  • Jacob Lean (PNBHS)
  • Jakob Abernethy (PNBHS)
  • Jonty Williamson (PNBHS)
  • Ollie Kennett (Horowhenua College)
  • Rupeni Raviyawa (FAHS)
  • Sam Hawinkels (PNBHS)

Secondary School Team of the Year sponsored by Ebony Coffee Roasters

  • FAHS Boys 1st XV Rugby Team
  • FAHS Clay Target Shooting Team
  • MANUKURA Girls 1st XV Rugby Team
  • PNBHS/PNGHS Triathlon Team

2024 Steve’s Tyre Service Manawatū Secondary School Sport Champions

​​​​​​​The 2024 Steve’s Tyre Service Manawatū Secondary School Sport Champions event was held on Tuesday 5 November 2024.

Check out the photos below taken by Kim Sargent Photography. Click on an image for a larger view.

About the awards

​​​​​​​The 2025 Steve’s Tyre Service & Auto Care Manawatū Secondary School Sports Awards will be held on Thursday 23 October 2025.

The event holds a special place on the secondary school sports calendar, offering an excellent opportunity to reflect on, acknowledge, and celebrate the accomplishments of our secondary school student athletes across the Manawatū, Palmerston North, Horowhenua, and Tararua districts.

Details about the event, including how to nominate, has been sent to schools. For more information, please contact your school sport coordinator, or Sport Manawatū's Regional Sports Director, Annabel Renting.