January 13, 2017
Whaiapu to manage Auckland Rugby League
Long serving Manurewa Marlins Rugby League Club chair Greg Whaiapu has been appointed general manager of Auckland Rugby League, effective from Monday 9 January 2017.
Mr Whaiapu, who has been the acting manager since September, stepped down from the board to take up the role.
ARL chairman Cameron McGregor says he has a great leadership style and has already made a positive impact.
"From 20 years’ experience working in local government his community engagement is exceptional and the fact that he has been chairman of the largest club in New Zealand for a number of years means he is well aware of the issues facing the grassroots of our sport,” Mr McGregor says.
Mr Whaiapu played rugby league through the grades, served as a senior coach for both Mt Wellington and Otara, and managed the former premier Papakura and Manurewa team Southern United.
He recently completed a post graduate degree in Maori business management.
Copyright © 2017, UMA Broadcasting Ltd: www.waateanews.com