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About
New Zealand professional surfer and athlete who is known for being the first ever Red Bull surf athlete, for appearing in the short documentary Tai Timu (2020), and for his surfing career which includes winning theWSL Australasian Pro Junior Series in the year 2018.
Before Fame
He began surfing at a very young age. He began participating in competitions as a boy, and his first competition win was at the Rip Curl Grom Search in the year 2010 when he was just nine years old. He won in the under-12 category.
Trivia
He is a Red Bull Athlete and is sponsored by Quicksilver. He is passionate about his Maori heritage. He has helped design surfboards and clothes inspired by Maori imagery and culture.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. His full birth name is Te Kehukehu Mokoia Ngawhika Patara Butler. He comes from a family of surfers.
Associated With
His favorite athlete and sports hero is Shaun Johnson.
