"Well that's what the judges said.''
The 12 top shooters for Open, top 6 shooters for Ladies, Juniors, and Veterans in Canterbury were selected to represent New Zealand and shoot in the Australia/New Zealand Skeet Postal Challenge.
Rawiri had shot a 46/50 that gained him the title.
Going to shooting events with his mum was fun, he said.
"We have a good day out and get to meet heaps of people.''
He finishes year 9 this week at Taihape Area school but said he's not really sure at this stage what he wants to do when he finishes school.'
"I like school. I enjoy learning. I'll think of something.''
Until then competing as a shooter is a fantastic hobby, he said.
"I have my own gun now and travel with mum to all the events.''