Highlanders hire North Harbour coach Jimmy Maher for 2027 season

Tuesday 20 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 20 Oct, 7:47am

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The Highlanders have appointed North Harbour head coach Jimmy Maher as an assistant coach on a one-year contract. The appointment, announced by head coach Jamie Joseph, follows Maher's recent performance during the NPC campaign.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 20 Oct, 5:30am

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2. StuffTue 20 Oct, 7:47am

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