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MEL BENNETT
Won 11 games with only 1 loss.
Josie Trousdell (C)
Briarley Rogers
Keriana Hippolite
Paige Burrows
Pahlyss Hokianga
Nahala Toeleiu
Grace Hunter
Brooke Basham
Ngahirata Haumaha
Naomi Sopoaga
Lou Brown
Stella Beck
Queens Win % = 91% (next best team 58%}
Queens Points Differential = 128% {next best team 110%}
League Top Points Scorer = Briarley Rogers > 102 points
League Most Efficient Player = Keriana Hippolite >Efficiency Rating of 85
League Leading Rebounder = Josie Trousdell > 51 Rebounds
League Leader in Steals = Keriana Hippolite >14 steals {Paige Burrows was 2nd with 13 steals for the season}
League Leader in 3PM and 3P% = Briarley Rogers > 32.6%
League Leader in FG% = 41.3%
League Leader in 3P% = 33.8%
League Leader in PPG =37.8
League Leader in Steals = 4.6
All-Time Leading Points Scorer = Pahlyss Hokianga > 190 points
Briarley Rogers and Keriana Hippolite are two of the top 3 leading scorers this Rapid season.

THE WAREHOUSE + TOKOMANAWA QUEENS

Helping children and families over the holiday season is the right thing to do, and we know the Queens Nation is right behind this collaboration on December 6th.

Collect your free entry ticket here

And all you have to do is present your ticket, along with a new, unwrapped toy, and enter to enjoy Tauihi’s semifinal showdown between the Tokomanawa Queens and Tauranga Whai.

Legendary Wellingtonian- Al Brown

Founder & CEO - Sarah Page

QUEENS LEADERSHIP

Head Coach | Ngāti Porou
Tania Tupu is a trailblazer in Aotearoa’s basketball story. A Tall Fern, two x Olympian, and now a championship-winning coach who has transformed the landscape of women's basketball.
With deep roots in the community and an unwavering commitment to empowering wāhine, Tania leads with mana, heart, and fierce determination.
Her journey from the court to the sidelines reflects a legacy built on resilience, excellence, and belief in the next generation.
As Head Coach of the Tokomanawa Queens, she continues to set records, being the only coach in Tauihi League history to reach three consecutive grand finals.

Chairperson | Co-Owner | Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga | Ngāti Rārua | Ngāti Koata
Rachel Taulelei is a visionary leader, a proud Māori entrepreneur, and a tireless advocate for sustainability, culture, and the power of purpose-driven business.
With a legacy of championing indigenous values in global conversations, she has reshaped how Aotearoa sees leadership, grounded in whakapapa, community, and kaitiakitanga.
As a former NZ Trade Commissioner, CEO, founder of award-winning food and beverage ventures, and Member of the NZ Order of Merit (MNZM), Rachel continues to uplift wāhine and pave bold pathways for the next generation.
Her presence on the Queens platform reflects her belief that sport, like business, is a powerful force for identity, equity, and transformation.

Assistant Coach | Ngāti Ranginui | Ngāti Raukawa ki Waikato
Mel Bennett is a rising force in Aotearoa’s coaching ranks, embodying the grit, growth, and grace that define the future of women’s basketball.
From her early days as a standout player to her meteoric rise through the national women’s program, Mel stood at the helm of the NZ U17 World Cup team, guiding the next generation on the global stage.
Her appointment to our National Women’s program as an Assistant Coach is a powerful testament to what happens when passion meets purpose.
With a coaching style rooted in belief, discipline, and unwavering aroha for the game, Mel is not just shaping athletes; she’s shaping leaders, dreamers, and fearless wāhine ready to take on the world.