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The Silky Wahs (7’s tournament) – Nanairo Cup – Japan
The Rātana Wāhine Rugby Team ( The Silky Wahs) represented Ratana and Aotearoa in the Nanairo Cup in Fukuoka – Kokura – Japan. They played Japan representative players in their respective teams and provided some exciting play including scoring 3 tries during the tournament. Silks Audit are proud to support the Ratana Wāhine Rugby Team.
Stars Academy – Major sponsor
Whakahaumaru – Silks Audit proud sponsors of Stars Rugby League Academy in New Plymouth. This is our second year of supporting the academy which is a programme that aims to elevate potential within rangatahi, providing them with the relevant opportunities, time, tools, and teachings to not only excel within sports, but within everyday life.
Proud sponsor of Te Āti Awa Māori Rugby League
Whakahaumaru – Silks Audit – proud sponsor of Te Āti Awa Māori Rugby League. Congratulations on 4 YEARS RUNNING CHAMPIONS! of the Taranaki Whanui Māori Rugby League competition on 11 – 12 October 2025. Photo with Cruze Rauner – Captain of Te Āti Awa Men’s Rugby League team and winner of the Taranaki Whanui Tournament Player of the decade.
The Silky Wahs (7’s tournament) – Nanairo Cup – Japan
The Rātana Wāhine Rugby Team ( The Silky Wahs) represented Ratana and Aotearoa in the Nanairo Cup in Fukuoka – Kokura – Japan. They played Japan representative players in their respective teams and provided some exciting play including scoring 3 tries during the tournament. Silks Audit are proud to support the Ratana Wāhine Rugby Team.
Stars Academy – Major sponsor
Whakahaumaru – Silks Audit proud sponsors of Stars Rugby League Academy in New Plymouth. This is our second year of supporting the academy which is a programme that aims to elevate potential within rangatahi, providing them with the relevant opportunities, time, tools, and teachings to not only excel within sports, but within everyday life.
Proud sponsor of Te Āti Awa Māori Rugby League
Whakahaumaru – Silks Audit – proud sponsor of Te Āti Awa Māori Rugby League. Congratulations on 4 YEARS RUNNING CHAMPIONS! of the Taranaki Whanui Māori Rugby League competition on 11 – 12 October 2025. Photo with Cruze Rauner – Captain of Te Āti Awa Men’s Rugby League team and winner of the Taranaki Whanui Tournament Player of the decade.
Proud sponsor of Stars Academy – supporting rangatahi through hard work to achieve their aspirations
Whakahaumaru – Silks Audit are proud sponsors of the Stars Academy. The STARS Rugby League Academy is a programme that aims to elevate potential within Rangatahi proving them with the relevant opportunities, time, tools, and teachings to not only excel within sports, but within everyday life. This year the juniors had the opportunity to train at the Warriors facilities and meet their idols along with training at the gum of UFC legend Izy Adesanya. The senior players spent the week in Sydney checking out all the facilities of local clubs and getting to meet league stars – which included the 2025 Grand Final. So proud to be apart of this kaupapa.
Proud sponsor of Rātana Rugby League
Silks Audit are proud to be the sponsors of Rātana Rugby League, currently sporting the Under 8, Under 12, Under 14 Kōtiro, Under 14 Tama and Under 16 Kōtiro who play in the Manawatū and Central North Island competitions. Proud to be sporting Tamariki (Children) and Rangatahi (Teenager) initiatives in the community.
Auckland Office
Silks Audit have now opened an office in Auckland – located at 110 Carlton Gore – New Market. We have a growing team serving our local clients.
New office in Hamilton
We are pleased to announce our new office located at 37 B Harwood, Hamilton. This marks a significant milestone in our company’s growth and commitment to serving our clients and partners in the Waikato region more effectively.
We extend a warm welcome to our dedicated staff members in Hamilton. Their expertise and enthusiasm will undoubtedly contribute to the success of our operations in this vibrant community.
We look forward to forging meaningful connections and delivering exceptional service from our new location. Thank you for your continued support as we embark on this exciting journey.
Rātana Junior Rugby
Silks Audit are the proud sponsors of the Rātana Junior Rugby. With 6 teams in the Whanganui competition the community is well represented and Tamariki are learning new skills and keeping active. Ka pai Tamariki, Kia mau te wehi. On the 15 June 2024, Rātana Rugby celebrated 100 years with a club day in Ratana and all the Tamariki received their 100 year Hoodies to commemorate the event.
Talia Anderson – Town appointed to the Lotteries Commission Board
Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has today announced Mark Todd as the new Chair of the NZ Lotteries Commission Board and two new board appointments. Mark has been a commissioner on the board since 2019 and is currently in his third term. He also chairs the Audit and Risk Committee. “In addition, I am pleased to announce the new appointments of two new commissioners, Angela Dixon and Talia Anderson-Town who will both join the board on 1 June.”
Ratana Wāhine Rugby – Up the Silky Wahs
Silks audit are proud sponsors of the Ratana Wāhine Rugby Team. In their first year of competing in the Whanganui competition they have excited the local community into spectating on Friday nights with the opportunity to cheer for another team that represents who they are “We are Rātana” They are locally known as the Silky Wahs – just like the warriors – they have staunch supporters who follow them to every game be it at home in Whanganui or Taihape. Kia kaha wāhine ma. Kia mau te wehi!
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