New Zealand has produced some strong Pacific netballers in the shooting circle, such as Maria Folau and Cathrine Tuivaiti.
Hoping to follow in that tradition is 23-year-old Amorangi Te Papa au Malesala, who plays goal attack and goal shoot for the Robinhood Stars based in South Auckland.
Stars Amorangi Malesala in action during the ANZ Premiership netball match between the Tactix and Stars at Christchurch Arena in Christchurch.
Photo: Michael Bradley Photography Ltd
Malesala is of Samoan and Māori descent and she proudly waves both flags wherever she goes.
Her netball journey started at Te Kura Māori o Nga Tapuwae, a Māori school in Māngere, South Auckland.