Age, Biography and Wiki
Whetu Taewa was born on 19 October, 1970 in West Coast, New Zealand, is a NZ international rugby league footballer. Discover Whetu Taewa's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 53 years old?
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| Age |
53 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
19 October 1970 |
| Birthday |
19 October |
| Birthplace |
West Coast, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
West
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Whetu Taewa Height, Weight & Measurements
At 53 years old, Whetu Taewa height is 176 cm and Weight 89 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
176 cm |
| Weight |
89 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Whetu Taewa Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Whetu Taewa worth at the age of 53 years old? Whetu Taewa’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from West. We have estimated Whetu Taewa's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Whetu Taewa Social Network
Timeline
Whetu Taewa (born 19 October 1970) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who represented New Zealand six times between 1989 and 1996.
Whetu was born on the West Coast, New Zealand and started playing rugby league there; all grades up to the West Coast Representative side.
In 1987 he made the New Zealand under 17's training squad and also débuted in the West Coast rugby union side.
Taewa made the Junior Kiwis in 1988.
In 1989 he moved to Christchurch and played for the Hallswell club.
This was the year he first made the New Zealand national rugby league team, joining their tour to Great Britain.
From 1990 to 1993 he was part of the successful Canterbury side of the era and again joined the Kiwis on the 1993 tour of Great Britain and France.
He played 4 games for the West Coast and 37 games for Canterbury.
He played in the 1992 Pacific Cup for the New Zealand Māori side.
In 1993 he was invited to be part of an Auckland Invitational XIII side that drew 16-all with the Balmain Tigers.
In 1994 he signed with the Auckland Warriors who were to be a new team in the Australian Rugby League premiership.
He moved up to Auckland and played for the Counties Manukau Heroes in the Lion Red Cup that year and represented Auckland in their Rugby League Cup challenge.
In 1995 he was in the inaugural run on side for the Warriors in their first match against the Brisbane Broncos.
However, in 1996 he was released from the club and he joined the North Queensland Cowboys.
Taewa toured PNG in 1996 with the New Zealand Māori.
In 1997 he joined the Sheffield Eagles in the Super League competition.
Taewa played in Sheffield Eagles' 17–8 victory over Wigan in the 1998 Challenge Cup Final during Super League III at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1998.
In 1999 he joined the Hull Kingston Rovers who played in the Northern Ford Premiership, the division below the Super League.
He became the captain in 2000, before retiring at the end of the 2002 season.
In 2003 he was an assistant coach for Hull Kingston Rovers before he returned home to New Zealand.
Taewa left Hull KR after a family friend fell ill in New Zealand.
He now resides in Cromwell.
As Taewa represented the New Zealand national rugby league team while playing for the Haswell club, he was rewarded with Honorary life membership at the club.
