For Peter, the real victories in sport aren’t on the scoreboard. They’re in the lessons of humility, resilience, and role modelling that shape rangatahi into stronger people, families, and communities

Peter serves as kaihautū (captain of the waka) at the Highbury Whānau Centre, leading a comprehensive youth organisation that provides alternative education, counselling, and specialist support services.

His coaching philosophy has evolved from win-focused strategies to emphasising whānau inclusion and collective wellbeing through Te Ao Māori principles.

He believes coaches have the potential to profoundly impact lives and should strive to leave their communities better than they found them.

Peter's ultimate measure of success is witnessing young people develop into contributors who think beyond themselves to support their wider whānau and community.

Peter Butler

Peter Butler
Peter serves as kaihautū (captain of the waka) at the Highbury Whānau Centre, leading a comprehensive youth organisation that provides alternative education, counselling, and specialist support services.

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