'This is a privilege and a real responsibility this role, to do this job and represent the Māori people in the best way I can.'
At every chance along the way he's made a concerted effort to learn about the culture and the people in those teams.
“That first Kiwis camp is where I started to learn about the culture of the New Zealand people, which carried into my time with the All Stars as well,” Gardiner told NRL.com. “The All Stars is a slightly different camp to the Kiwis. We really make sure that in that week there is a lot of cultural exploration, and we spend a lot of time on players’ stories, their journeys.This is a privilege and a real responsibility this role, to do this job and represent the Māori people in the best way I can.“I have been working with this team for three years and it’s always been a brilliant experience in the way the players approach the week.
“One thing I know about the players is that there is a level of respect that needs to be built, and that comes through actions. It’s been good to build that respect through my time with the Kiwis and the All Stars.Of the four fixtures played between the Indigenous All Stars and Māori All Stars, the latter have the head-to-head edge with two wins, while the Indigenous have one win and the 2021 game ended in a draw.
The 2023 event will mark the first time the Harvey Norman Rugby League All Stars has been staged outside of Australia, giving both the Māori men’s and women’s sides added motivation to get the job done on home soil at the Rotorua International Stadium.
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