We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 Touch NZ Emerging People Programme! 

All people attending will get development opportunities, including fundamental skills, game structures, and other key components of a touch pathways/performance athlete/participant. 

The Ngā Wai Rau Emerging People Programme will be held on:

28th September 2025 – Papamoa for the people from the following provinces:

Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Thames Valley, and Kings Country

The development opportunities are open to referees, coaches, coach developers and managers from each region too.

“We have so much talent and love for the game in the rangatahi space. We are aiming for a development approach and instilling a ‘love for the game’ journey. Providing development opportunities and positive experiences for our rangatahi, coaches, referees, and management is important. Using the strengths of the regions to expand the framework is a positive step in the right direction.” - George Jahnke, Touch NZ Community Coaching Manage.