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Adam Parore

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Adam Parore

Adam Parore follows the path of the ball after a drive. In 1990 Parore became the first player of Māori origin to be selected for the New Zealand test team. Cricket has struggled to attract interest from Māori compared to sports such as rugby.

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Basil Keane, Māori and sport – hākinakina – Māori and sport from the late 20th century, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/41480/adam-parore (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Basil Keane, published 2 May 2013.