The second Apa Rising held in Rangitikei on Saturday was about reconnecting with Parewanui.
It was the second running of the inter-hapu Top Town-style competition, which is organised every two years by Ngati Apa.
A record 530 people registered for the event but only about half ended up competing due to a tangi.
Organiser Gaylene Nepia said it went well regardless.
Four Ngati Apa hapu competed, including Whangaehu, Tini Waitara, Kauangaroa and hosts Parewanui.