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Steve’s Tyre Service Manawatū Secondary School Sports Awards 2025

STEVE'S TYRE SERVICE & AUTO CARE

2025 Manawatū Secondary School Sports Awards - Winners


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.

After careful consideration, the following individuals and teams were recognised as winners:

Active Recreation Champion sponsored by Central Bicycle Studio

  • Tararua College

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

  • Jakob Abernethy (PNBHS)

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

  • Elleanor King (St Peter’s College)

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

  • Reuben Rose (PNBHS)

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

  • Izzy Brown (Awatapu College)

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

  • Josh Irwin (PNBHS)

Student Athlete With a Disability sponsored by P3 Physiotherapy

  • Jonty Howland (FAHS)

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

  • Zahara Slatter (FAHS)

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

  • Jonty Williamson (PNBHS)

Secondary School Team of the Year sponsored by Ebony Coffee Roasters

  • FAHS Clay Target Shooting Team


Below is a list of all finalists:

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

About the awards

​​​​​​​The 2025 Steve’s Tyre Service & Auto Care Manawatū Secondary School Sports Awards were 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.

Click the button below for photos from the Awards