HARD MAHI: The Nga Tama Toa, Ease Up crew put in the mahi (work) on their way to earning third in the junior 19 men's W12 500 metres final. They are Hayze Nepia, Huatahi Patuwai, Jai Henare-Hiki, John Horua, Manaia Tuari, Matiu Anderson, Silas Brown, Te Ariki Pomana, Uetaha Wanoa, Whakaruru Waitai-Te Kurapa, Wiremu Maxwell and Zekei Collier. Picture by Garrick Cameron
Day 5 of the waka ama sprint nationals on Lake Karapiro yesterday was primarily about getting through heats and staying in the hunt for medals.
Only four finals were contested on the day — two of those were being corporate challenge finals — and Gisborne clubs were among those paddling