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Bunnings Home Ground Heroes!

Bunnings Home Ground Heroes is a community initiative that acknowledges the unsung heroes in the Touch community who go above the call of duty to enable players and the sport to thrive. Alongside our Principal Partner, Bunnings Warehouse, we are excited to celebrate these ‘Home Ground Heroes' who make a meaningful difference to the Touch community.

Congratulations to our 2024 Bunnings Home Ground Heroes!

  • Jemma Taikato, Nelson
  • Diana Manu, Kaptiti Horowhenua
  • Steve Hudson, Rotorua
  • Lesley Woodhouse, Auckland North Harbour
  • Dennis Thompson, Southland


This year, our five deserving winners have been selected from 196 nominations from across Aotearoa, demonstrating the number of unsung heroes who show an extra level of commitment and effort in the Touch community. Each winner has been awarded $5,000 to reinvest back into their Touch modules and community.

To find out more about the Home Ground Heroes initiative, visit: https://www.bunnings.co.nz/campaign/touch-nz