Six Maraenui primary schools took to the basketball court on Friday, as part of an ongoing initiative supported by UnisonFibre and local Police.
Teams of Year 6 pupils from Te Awa, Marewa, Te Kura Kaupapa Maori O Te Ara Hou, Maraenui, Richmond and Henry Hill schools played four-on-four in the car park at Maraenui shopping centre with UnisonFibre hosting an after-match barbecue.
Now in its fifth year, the Nui Street Ball event is organised by the Maraenui Police, who are passionate about connecting with and bringing together their community.
Constable Hoki Ward said the event, which began as a challenge between two schools, had continued to be such a great success that organisers have extended it to involve six schools.
"We are thrilled at how this event has evolved and grown in just four years, and there was no hesitation in agreeing to bring new schools into the mix.