We’re proud to announce this year’s Bunnings Home Ground Heroes – a celebration of the incredible people behind the scenes who keep our Touch community thriving.

Now in its fourth year, the Home Ground Heroes initiative honours those unsung champions who go above and beyond – rallying the whānau, organising uniforms, and constantly recruiting and mentoring the next generation of talent. These are the people who give their all so others can shine.

A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate someone special. Your nominations are a powerful reminder of how many passionate, dedicated individuals are making a real difference in our game and our communities.

Keep an eye on our socials as we share some of the special surprise moments with our winners!

Together with our Principal Partner, Bunnings Warehouse, we’re thrilled to award each of these legends $5,000 to reinvest into their Touch community – a small way to say thank you for their big impact.

Congratulations to:

• Rolph Watson
• Murray Ivory
• Vatau Sagaga
• Hoani Smith
• Jason Watene

To learn more about our winners, click here.

Article added: Monday 07 April 2025