Description
Overview
The Silver Fern Ki-O-Rahi Set is the core equipment for Kī-o-Rahi, the fast Māori ball game played on a circular field. It gives you the large central target, te tupu, which is a drum fitted with a PVC skirt, plus seven ngā pou field posts and a ball. It sits in our ki-o-rahi kitsets range and is made to order, so it is built after you order and shipped on a freight quote.
In the game, two teams take the field: Kioma aim to score tries, tupu manawa, while Taniwha try to score hits, tupu wairua, on te tupu. The field is marked as three concentric circles, each at least 100 mm wide, and every circle is a zone. This set supplies the target, posts and ball; you mark the circles yourself with cones or paint.
Key benefits
- Central target ready to go: the te tupu drum arrives fitted with its PVC skirt.
- Full set of seven ngā pou field posts, so one order covers the field layout.
- Easier to shift between fields thanks to carry handles on the drum.
- Ball supplied, so play can start as soon as the circles are marked.
Who it's for
Suits kura, primary and secondary schools, and clubs running Kī-o-Rahi in PE, at cultural festivals or in inter-school competition. Because the game needs a marked circular field, set it up on grass or turf where you have room for the outer zone, Te Ao, at 12 m wide, and the middle zone, Te Roto, at 6 m wide, around the central Te Motu.
If you already own the drum and posts and only need a replacement, the Ki-O-Rahi Ball is sold separately. Our reps can help you decide whether this set or the other set in the range suits your programme.
Care, safety and set-up
This set is made to order and shipped by freight. Add it to a quote and request a quote early so the drum and posts arrive before your season starts.
Lift the drum by its handles rather than dragging the PVC skirt across the ground. Store the drum, posts and ball under cover between games. The set is covered by our 12-month guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
What is in the set?
One te tupu drum with a PVC skirt and carry handles, seven ngā pou field posts and a ball. Field-marking cones or paint are not part of the set.
Is the set made to order?
Yes. It is manufactured after you order and shipped on a freight quote, so allow time before the start of your season.
Can we get a quote for our school or kura?
Yes. Add the set and any spare balls or cones to a quote and request a quote; our customer-service team will come back with freight to your address.
