The Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa is a women's semi-professional
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History
In December 2021, a new women's national basketball league was established for 2022 with five new franchises. The league's name ''Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa'' was announced in March 2022, with Tauihi meaning "to soar" and Aotearoa meaning New Zealand in
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. The inaugural teams included Northern Kāhu, Whai, Tokomanawa Queens, Mainland Pouākai, and Southern Hoiho. The Queens were crowned the inaugural champions.
Current teams
League championships
See also
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National Basketball League (New Zealand)
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New Zealand women's national basketball team
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References
External links
Official websiteInaugural 2022 scheduleInaugural 2022 award winners"Northern Kāhu return to winning ways in Tauihi competition ahead of semifinals"at stuff.co.nz
"Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa: Inside the creation of NZ's pro women's basketball league"at stuff.co.nz
"Argentinean guard Florencia Chagas shines as Queens capture inaugural Tauihi crown"at stuff.co.nz
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Women's basketball in New Zealand
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