TRIATHLON 2025 - WHAT A DAY!
Saturday 5 April marked our 16th Annual Titahi Bay School Triathlon, and what an incredible day it was down at Titahi Bay Beach! The tides were perfect, the weather was stunning, and our tamariki shone with resilience, joy, and determination.
This year we were proud to be raising funds for the replacement of our beloved Spider Fort—and thanks to your generosity, we're well on the way!
We had a fantastic turnout with 80% of our students participating, and we’re so proud of every single competitor. No major incidents, just a whole lot of fun, community spirit, and cheering!
A huge THANK YOU to all our staff, whānau, sponsors, marshals, kitchen crews, bakers, and supporters. Your time, energy, and love made this day unforgettable. Special shout-outs to the Titahi Bay Surf Lifesaving Club, Wellington Free Ambulance, and our local heroes Mayor Anita Baker, MP Barbara Edmonds, and our local councillors for their continued support.
Congratulations to all our triathletes, place-getters, and cup winners. And an extra big thank you to the Home & School Committee and all the hands behind the scenes who made the magic happen!
Ka mau te wehi, Titahi Bay whānau! We’re already looking forward to 2026!
Titahi Bay Sch TRI 2025 Kindness - Manaakitanga Fletcher Lucas-Fitzgerald |
TPE UNITY CUP Titahi Bay Sch TRI 2025 Unity Cup Kotahitanga Michaela Cassidy |
Titahi Bay Sch TRI 2025 ELLISON FINANCE Respect - Whakarangatiratanga Fitchett Whānau |
MCGAVIN ACHIEVEMENT CUP Titahi Bay Sch TRI 2025 Achieve Cup - Kia tutuki ai Lucas Tuiavi'i-Burgess YEAR 1 KASIA CRAWFORD CUP - GIRLS THE BROTHERS MEAD CUP - BOYS |
GIRLS 1ST - Kathleen Collins 2ND - Tia Patafilo 3RD - Cora Chiacchio Reis BOYS 1ST - Junior Dakunimata 2ND - Lachlann Heneghan 3RD - Koa Taulapapa YEAR 2 HOLLYER-HILL CUP - GIRLS SOLID CUP - BOYS GIRLS 1ST - Anaïs Dow-Leblanc 2ND - Zara Mutton 3RD - Maia Ellison BOYS 1ST - Frankie Lucas 2ND - Laz Dakunimata 3RD - Aiden Wilkinson YEAR 3 ADAMSON SHAW CUP - GIRLS INVICTUS CONSTRUCTION CUP - BOYS GIRLS 1ST - Scarlett Tilley 2ND - Keira McNamara 3RD - Scarlett Anslow BOYS 1ST - Ardie King 2ND - Hunter Whitehouse 3RD - Marcus Fozard-Smith YEAR 4 WHARE WAKA CUP - GIRLS GOODMAN FAMILY CUP - GIRLS (SHORT COURSE) TBAY CAFE - BOYS GIRLS 1ST - Mia Sooialo 2ND - Savannah Dakunimata 3RD - Hamo Wi-Neera GIRLS - SHORT COURSE 1ST - Layla Bevan-Reedy 2ND - Rowan Wilkinson 3RD - Kate Sheridan BOYS 1ST - Cruz Collins 2ND - Toby Doyle 3RD - Michael Brown YEAR 5 HS CREATIVE CUP - GIRLS SUPERDARINS CUP - BOYS GIRLS 1ST - Harper Gopperth 2ND - Madison O'Sullivan 3RD - Helaina Poole BOYS 1ST - Matthew Jenkins 2ND - Livai Dakunimata 3RD - Tamati King YEAR 6 TAIATINI CUP - GIRLS 04 CONSTRUCTION CUP - BOYS GIRLS 1ST - Ruby Gopperth 2ND - Amabel Sikivou 3RD - Meisha Beattie BOYS 1ST - Lennox Matenga 2ND - Oscar Tilley 3RD - Callan Forgeson Winners of our raffle tickets -1st - John Smaha 2nd - Arena Hooper 3rd - Hazel Fenemor 4th - Nays Ngaronga Massive Thanks to Our Supporters, Volunteers & SponsorsHome & School Organising Team Jodene Gooch, Haley Hollyer-Hill, Hannah Smaha, Clare Wilkinson, Gemma Sides, Miranda McMahon and our wider Home & School Committee – your mahi was amazing! Staff & Their Partners To our Staff thank you for the time, energy, and aroha you gave so our tamariki could have this unforgettable day. Thank you for giving up your precious Saturday - You're awesome! John Smaha, Jason Hollyer-Hill, David and Jason we love you! Track Marshals & Safety Crew Tanya King and Haley Hollyer-Hill Titahi Bay Fire Service, Gaby Wesley-Smith, Marianne Archer, Sophie Parsons, Sally Jackson, Jerry Holmes & Oman Whiripo, Richard & Ruth, Carissa Moug, Leah Jones, Katie Jenkins, Kate Marsh, David, Maddie & Harrison Taylor, Jacqui Wright, Ana Pallesen, Nicola Fitzgerald, Vashna Sahay, Isabella & Sharon Thompson, Jamie Hoare, Maria Ballard, Will Melville, Haidee & Ryan Hemsley, Jessie, Fraser Asghar, Sally Boyes. Set up and Food Team Legends Leanne Parsons (Raffle seller), Keita Fitchett (BBQ Queen), John Smaha, Toby Smith, Kasia Crawford, Tainui Salzmann (our barista), “Big Tai” (Tainui’s Dad – epic coffee skills!), Holly, Kieta, Jo Dow, Kristen, Ivy’s Mum, Becks (Holly #19’s Mum), and everyone who donated baking – you kept us fed and buzzing! Te Kererū Lunch Ladies: Whaea Linda, Whaea Awhina and Whaea Chrystal – Ngā mihi nui for your aroha and support. Bike Arena & Lifeguards Jacinta and Del - Nanna Turk (Bike Arena hero), our ex-Kura kids (Bike Guides & Tail-End Charlies), Max Parsons, Connor McNamara, Kaden Ruha, Otis Twaddle, Tom Fisher, Charlie Tither, Elton Merewater, Jack Jenkins To Charlotte Wesley-Smith, Rylee Poki, Kaya McMahon, India McMahon, Jason McMahon – lifeguards all day, thanks for keeping everything running safely and smoothly! Health & Medical Support Clare Walkinson (Medic), Wellington Free Ambulance – thank you for keeping us safe! Event Photography Ruth Korver and Kasia Crawford Photography – thank you for capturing all the magic moments! Community Acknowledgements Mana MP Barbara Edmonds, Mayor Anita Baker, Councillor Mike Duncan, Councillor Kathleen Filo, Councillor Jeff Haywood, Porirua City Council, THANK YOU ALL! To our amazing local residents – thank you for your ongoing support. Team Tararo for the awesome signage, all our attendees, helpers and whānau who made the day so special. Sponsors – Thank You for Your Generosity! 04 Construction, Flight Coffee, Adamson Shaw Family, Josh Tararo @ Collective First National, Bosco (Bibs Sponsor), NZ Community Trust, Ellison Finance, Goodmans, Hollyer-Hill Family, St John’s Ambulance, HS Creative, Invictus Construction, JC Plumbing, McGavin Family, Remnant Family Trust, Light House Cinema Pauatahanui, SOLID, Moana Road, Superdrains, PAK’nSAVE Porirua, Taiatini Cup, REVL Gym, TBay Cafe, TripleThreat, Whittaker’s Chocolate, The Brothers Mead, BlueBridge Ferry, Titahi Bay Pharmacy, TPE, UP Foundation, Vaultlash, Whare Waka. To all those who generously donated prizes for our raffles – ngā mihi nui! Final Note of ThanksWe apologise if your name has been left off this list – it is all for our tamariki, and we appreciate you so much. From our tamariki to you – thank you for making the 2025 Triathlon a truly unforgettable event. We are so grateful. Roll on next year! |