LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The NZ Warriors have officially re-signed playmaker Te Maire Martin, extending his contract until the end of the 2026 NRL season. Previously set to be off-contract after the 2025 season, the 29-year-old will now continue with the club for four more years, having joined them in 2023.
Martin began the 2025 season with the New South Wales Cup team, but for much of the year, he played as a bench utility at the NRL level. He recently started in the halves during matches against the Dolphins and the Bulldogs in the last two rounds.
Te Maire Martin kicked off his NRL career with the Penrith Panthers in 2016, later playing for North Queensland and Brisbane before signing with the NZ Warriors.
Details about Te Maire Martin:
Born: October 2, 1995
Birthplace: Tokoroa, NZ
Junior club: Turangawaewae
Position: Halfback, standoff, fullback
Height: 181cm
Weight: 87kg
Previous clubs: Penrith Panthers (2016-2017), North Queensland Cowboys (2017-2019), Brisbane Broncos (2022)
NRL debut: Penrith vs. Brisbane, Panthers Stadium, Penrith, March 19, 2016 (Rd 3)
Warriors No: 274
Warriors debut: vs. Newcastle, Sky Stadium, Wellington, March 3, 2023 (Rd 1)
NRL career: 106 appearances (2016-2019 & 2022-2025)
- Penrith Panthers: 13 games (2016-2017)
- North Queensland Cowboys: 42 games (2017-2019)
- Brisbane Broncos: 13 games (2022)
- NZ Warriors: 38 games (2023-2025)
NRL points: 81 (20 tries, 1 field goal)
Representative: 4 Tests for Kiwis (2016-2018), Māori All Stars (2024)