Moana Pasifika owners deny Super Rugby team received public funding

Monday 30 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 30 Jun 2025, 8:29am

In this story Tama Potaka, Super Rugby Pacific, Moana Pasifika, Te Puni Kōkiri

Owners of Moana Pasifika have denied allegations that public funding was used for the Super Rugby side. Te Puni Kōkiri has launched an independent review into claims regarding the inappropriate use of funds allocated for Whānau Ora commissioning services.

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1. RNZMon 30 Jun 2025, 7:46am

   Moana Pasifika owners deny public funding has gone into Super Rugby team (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 30 Jun 2025, 8:29am

   Moana Pasifika owners deny public funding has gone into team (opens in new tab)