The traditional Māori ball game of ki-o-rahi has had a global publicity boost this week.

Ki-o-rahi is making a comeback on the Kapiti Coast.

Mission to bring back ki-o-rahi Mr Brown learned to play ki-o-rahi from his elders as a boy in Waikato.

Ki o rahi was still an emerging sport and even the referees at the national competition were at different levels.

Tamariki from 32 kura met at a west Auckland stadium on Wednesday to play the ancient Maori ball game of ki o rahi.