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Northland Stingrays Tag

The Northland Stingrays were formed in 2015 in association with Colin Te Hira and the Tomorata Rugby Club who had launched tag football under Tanya Healey in 2013. Collectively over the years the game has continued to flourish in the Northland region with increased numbers participating at the Tomorata clubs Thursday Night Competition.

Name: Northland Stingrays
Colours: Light Blue, Dark Blue, Gold and White
Location: Tomorata Rugby Grounds
Grades: Youth and Adult Grades

Contact: Michelle Keist
email: michellekeastnz@gmail.com

Rodney District Sports Junior Tag

A New region taking over from Orewa Sharks Tag for the Orewa/Millwater/Mahurangi/Whangaparoa region.  This region will operate from the Metro Sports Park in the heart of Millwater. It will have youth grades from Under 8s through to Under 18s Boys and Girls Grades. This module promises to become one of the largest tag modules in the country.

Name: Rodney District Sports
Colours: Purple and Black
Location: Metro Sports Park, Millwater
Grades: Youth Grades only

Contact: Colin Roberts
email: colin@robertsnz.co.nz

Hibiscus Coast Raiders Senior Tag

A long time member to the NZTFI it is one of the stronger tag modules in the country. It runs Wednesday evenings and concentrates on open, senior and masters grades divisions for men and women in elite and social grades.

Name: Hibiscus Coast Raiders
Colours: Maroon, Gold
Location: Stanmore Bay Reserve, Whangaparoa
Grades: Senior/Masters Grades only

Contact: Colin Nepson
email: hibiscus.tag@gmail.com

North Harbour Seahawks Tag

A strong constitutional province that has been part of the NZTFI since 2009. It has constantly featured in the finals series in both the youth and senior national tournaments. Always strong in playing numbers it has made great ground in recruiting intermediate and secondary schools in the Harbour region to the great game of tag.

Name: North Harbour Seahawks
Colours: Maroon, Black and White
Location: Kaipataki Reserve, Glenfield
Grades: Youth/Open/Senior/Masters Grades only

Contact: Iuni Mataafa
email: northharbourtag@gmail.com

Central Knights Tag

A powerhouse at Junior and Senior Tag Nationals in talent and numbers it has been operating within the central Auckland region for over 4 years. A tag nursery that has produced many champion teams and players and continues to set a high standard in performances in the final series at the Junior/Senior Tag Nationals.

Name: Central Knights
Colours: Silver/Grey, Navy Blue, White
Location: Grey Lynn Park, Auckland Central
Grades: Youth/Open/Senior/Masters Grades

Contact: Patrick (Pat) Muagututia
email: patrick.muagututia@gmail.com

Auckland Metro Tag

One of the original founding regions of the NZTFI since 2009 it continues its rich history by consistently performing at a high level both at the Junior and Senior Tag Nationals respectively. Most of its player base are from the Bay Roskill Tag module on Thursday evenings at the reserve.

Name: Auckland Metro
Colours: Navy Dark Blue, White and Red
Location: Blockhouse Bay Recreational Reserve
Grades: Youth/Open/Senior/Masters Grades only

Contact: John Sekene
email: jsekene@gmail.com

Waitakere Rangers Tag

One of the original tag modules that is steeped in history since 2009. It continues to thrive today even without an established home ground but continues to have a strong presence at both the Junior and Senior Tag Nationals.

Name: Waitakere Rangers
Colours: Green, Black and White
Location: West Auckland
Grades: Youth/Open/Senior/Masters Grades

Contact: William Howling
email: williehowling@yahoo.co.nz

East Auckland Jag Tag

An original tag module from when the game first arrived in New Zealand back in the early 90s. It has been a beacon of the games existence for over 29 years. A solid province that continues to support the Junior and Senior Tag Nationals programs and will always have a presence in the games growth.

Name: East Auckland Jag Tag
Colours: Sky Aqua Blue, Red and White
Location: Ti Rakau Park, Pakuranga
Grades: Youth/Open/Senior Grades only

Contact: Rawinia Mana
email: rawinia.mana@nztagfootball.co.nz

Manukau Harbour Dolphins Tag

The Dolphins province based at House Park in Mangere is relatively new but a strong tag module in the South Auckland Counties Manukau region. It has steadily established itself as one of the powerhouse regions in the youth and open divisions at Junior and Senior level.

Name: Manukau Harbour Dolphins
Colours: Black, Orange, Sky Aqua Blue
Location: House Park, Mangere
Grades: Youth/Open/Senior/Masters Grades

Contact: Ang Mizzebo
email: amizziebo@gmail.com

South Auckland Tag

This region has been in existence for almost 10 years since it evolved from Counties Manukau Tag and decided to created its own identity. The Counties Manukau South Auckland area is the strongest area for playing numbers teams and tag modules and it was only natural that South Auckland grew so quickly due to the overflow of players available to play in this zone.

Name: South Auckland Storm
Colours: Purple, Silver/Grey and White
Location: South Auckland region
Grades: Youth/Open/Senior/Masters Grades

Contact: Ngawai Rewha
email: Ngawai.Rewha@aktive.org.nz

Karla Matua
email: Karla.Matua@aktive.org.nz

Counties Manukau Cyclones Tag

The first and original South Auckland based region to pioneer the games growth. The famous red, black and white colours have played an important role in the games profile and development. Originally known as the Ambassadors a change of management and direction changed the regions name to the Cyclones as we see today.

Name: Counties Manukau Cyclones
Colours: Red, Black, White
Location: Ngati Otara Park, Otara
Grades: Youth/Open/Senior/Masters Grades only

Contact: Norma Baniani Morrison
email: info.cmcyclonestag@gmail.com

Wellington Tag

A relatively new province born out of the growth and spread of tag in the Porirua region this module has based itself from the Paremata Rugby Club and continues to spread the game of tag in the greater Wellington region. It has been present at the Senior Tag Nationals over the last 4 years. It has yet to enter teams into the Junior Tag Nationals.

Name: Wellington Tag
Colours: Yellow, Black, White
Location: Ngāti Toa Domain, Porirua
Grades: Open/Senior/Masters Grades only

Contact: Findlay (Finz) Siania
email: findlaysiania@yahoo.com

Horowhenua Kapiti Tag

A region that has grown significantly in talent and strength in a short time that is has only been in existence since 2014. Played from the Kapiti Bears rugby league home grounds it has proven to be up there with the traditional powerhouse regions in tag. A region to certainly keep your eye on.

Name: Horowhenua Kapiti ‘HK’ Tag
Colours: Blue, White, Red
Location: Mathews Park, Raumati South, Paraparaumu
Grades: Open/Senior Grades only

Contact: Terry Poko
email: terrypoko364@gmail.com

Porirua City NZTFI Reps Tag

Since 1993 and one of the first ever tag modules to start and grow this great game of tag that we have today. PC Tag have endured much in its lifetime and been the Flagship for tag football in the greater Wellington region. Porirua City Tag have been a staunch affiliate to the NZTFI and continue to set the standard for other tag regions to aspire to with its excellent management and administration as they continue to be a consistent performer and the Junior and Senior Tag Nationals.

Name: Porirua City ‘PC’ Tag
Colours: Blue, Maroon, Gold
Location: Ascot Park Porirua
Grades: Youth/Open/Senior/Masters Grades

Contact: Glenn Johnston Flutey
email: thesignguys@xtra.co.nz

Canterbury Spartans Tag

An emerging province that is a sleeping giant tag region with the potential to become a powerhouse in years to come. It has had to overcome alot of obstacles in particular the Christchurch earthquakes that decimated the eastern suburbs where tag was very strong. The Spartans have been improved in all areas and continue to perform strongly at national level.

Name: Canterbury Spartans Tag
Colours: Red, Black
Location: Bromley Park, Christchurch
Grades: Open/Senior Grades

Contact: Lincoln Anaru Noa
email: linkzda1@hotmail.com