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- Tawera , a genus of marine bivalves
- Ngāti Te Tāwera
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Springfield is a small town in the Selwyn District of Canterbury, in the South Island, of New Zealand. The Maori name for Springfield is Tawera. In 2001 it had a population of 219. At the foot of the Southern Alps, 65 kilometres (40 mi) west of Christchurch, it is the most westerly town of the central Canterbury Plains. Springfield has a long association with the Midland railway line.
The Wai-Coa-Bay Stallions were a rugby league team that represent the Upper Central Zone of the New Zealand Rugby League. The Zone comprises four districts: Waikato, Coastline Rugby League, Bay of Plenty, and Gisborne Tairawhiti Rugby League. The Stallions competed in the National Competition for the Albert Baskerville Trophy. The competition was re-organised in 2016 and the districts entered teams in their own right.
Andrew "Andy" Ellis is a New Zealand rugby union player who specialises in the position of scrum-half. He currently plays in Japan for Kobelco Steelers, having previously played for the Crusaders in Super Rugby and Canterbury in provincial rugby.
The New Zealand Schools rugby union team is composed of secondary school students in New Zealand. Many of the players have gone on to play for international teams including many who have played for the New Zealand national team. Aaron Mauger, Malili Muliaina, Jerry Collins, Sam Tuitupou, and Joe Rokocoko all are examples of players who have progressed to international rugby.
James Richard "Richie" Blackmore is a rugby league coach, and former professional footballer who represented New Zealand. His position of preference was as a centre.
Ngāti Pūkenga ki Waiau is a Māori iwi of New Zealand.
Bay of Plenty Rugby League is the local sporting body responsible for the administration of Rugby league in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. Following the restructuring of the New Zealand Rugby League they are part of the Upper Central Zone along with Waikato Rugby League, Coastline Rugby League and Gisborne Tairawhiti Rugby League.
Tawera Nuieia Nikau, also known by the nickname of "T", is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. A New Zealand international representative forward, he played club football at a number of different clubs in New Zealand, England and Australia during his career, including the Melbourne Storm's victory in the 1999 NRL season Grand Final.
The 2005 New Zealand rugby league season was the 98th season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand. The main feature of the year was the sixth season of the Bartercard Cup competition that was run by the New Zealand Rugby League. The Mt Albert Lions won the Cup by defeating the Canterbury Bulls 24-22 in the Grand Final.
The 1988 Pacific Cup was the fourth edition of the Pacific Cup, a rugby league tournament held between Pacific teams. The tournament was hosted by Western Samoa and eventually won by the New Zealand Māori side, who defeated Western Samoa 26-16 in the final.
The 1986 New Zealand rugby league season was the 79th season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand. The main feature of the year was the Interdistricts Series competition that was run by the New Zealand Rugby League. Auckland won the series, defeating the other three inter-district teams.
The 1989 New Zealand rugby league season was the 82nd season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand. The main feature of the year was the National Provincial Competition that was won by Auckland.
The 1990 New Zealand rugby league season was the 83rd season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand. The main feature of the year was the National Provincial Competition that was won by Auckland.
Tawera Narada James Kerr-Barlow is an Australian-born New Zealand rugby union footballer. His regular playing position is scrum half. He plays for La Rochelle in the Top 14. Kerr-Barlow represented New Zealand under 20 in the 2010 IRB Junior World Championship. He is a key member of 2015 Rugby World Cup winning team.
Augustine Pulu is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. His regular playing position is halfback. He plays for the Blues in Super Rugby and Counties Manukau Steelers in the ITM Cup.
Willis Halaholo is a New Zealand born rugby union player who currently plays as a centre for the Cardiff Blues. He was also part of the Hurricanes team that won its first ever Super Rugby title in 2016.
Hohepa Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a half-back for Taranaki in the Mitre 10 Cup and the Chiefs in Super Rugby. In 2018 Tahuriorangi was selected to play for the All Blacks.
Clausinella is a genus of marine bivalve mollusc in the family Veneridae.
Tawera is a genus of marine bivalves in the family Veneridae.
Tawera spissa, the morning star shell, is a species of marine bivalve from the Veneridae family. T. spissa is endemic to New Zealand.