Merv Church ONZM

IWI: Ngati Tuwharetoa, Te Ati Haunui a Pāpārangi, Ngati Maniapoto

MARAE:

BIRTHPLACE:

EQUINE SPORTS - RODEO

12 NZ All Round Cowboy championships
1973,74.75,76,77,78,79.81,82,83,84,85

NZ Rope & Tie Championship 1997

2 NZ Steer Wrestling Championships 1983, 84,85,88,89,93

Recognised for his versatility in Rodeo, dog trialists, pig and deer hunting.

His sons and grandchildrens are carrying on his feats in Rodeo.

Inducted in the Canadian
Rodeo Hall of Fame
Māori Sports Hall of Fame