Ben FrancisJournalist·NZ Herald·24 Jun, 2026 09:45 PM4 mins to read‌Foreign Minister Winston Peters said he wanted more time to lobby other nations to invest in the franchise. Video / Mark MitchellNew Zealand Rugby chief financial officer Chris Kinraid says cutting Moana Pasifika from Super Rugby Pacific was a “harsh” call, but ultimately an “easy decision” because none of the rescue bids delivered the money needed to keep the franchise alive.

Moana were placed into liquidation after their previous owner, the