2026 Scholars Announced

We were thrilled to welcome the Class of 2026 at a special event 13 new recipients kindly hosted by sponsors Archibald and Shorter Northshore on the 9th December 2025 in their stunning showroom  This brings our total number of TDF scholars to 113.

We are delighted to welcome back our returning sponsors as they transition from supporting the Class of 2023 to the Class of 2026: Kerridge & Partners, Precinct Properties, Stride Property, the McCrea Family, Suntory Oceania, La-Z-Boy, 2degrees, and Rebel Sport. A warm welcome also to our newest whānau members, Simpson Western (North Shore-based law firm) and the Collie Family.

This year’s incoming cohort includes our first set of twin sisters and our first weightlifter. The Class of 2026 hails from Christchurch, Rotorua, Gisborne, and Auckland, and competes at representative level across a wide range of sports including Hockey, Surf Life Saving, Cricket, Rugby Union, Rugby League, Basketball, Kayaking, Volleyball, Touch, Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee, and Weightlifting.

Petra Craddock. Hockey and Ultimate Frisbee - Kerridge and Partners
Anika Falasia Weighting, Auckland  - Precinct Properties 
Chloe Jorgensen, Surf Life Saving, Christchurch - Stride Property
Lilyana Cullen Cricket and Rugby Union; Sheana-Huia Solomon Volleyball and Touch; Khaidyn-Bre Teau Rugby League - Rebel Sport
Imani Rasmussen, Basketball and Netball, Auckland and Georgie Beaufoy Rugby Union Hawke’s Bay - 2degrees
Charis Broughton, Basketball, Auckland - McCrea Family
Emacyn Ieremia, Auckland, Rugby Union and League - Collie Family
Ella Drake, Basketball, Northshore - Simpson Western
Taylor Newman, Kayaking, SLS, Swimming, Gisborne - Suntory Oceania
Shamar Broughton, Basketball, Auckland - La-Z-Boy