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David Pakieto
David Pakieto is a New Zealand former rugby league video referee and former referee. An international referee, Pakieto also controlled New Zealand Rugby League matches.
Playing career.
Pakieto was a junior with the Otahuhu Leopards and represented Auckland age group teams up to under-18 level. He played with the Leopards' premier side in 1986.
Referee career.
As New Zealand's top referee, Pakieto refereed in the 1999 Tri-Nations and at the 2000 World Cup.
Pakieto then became a video referee
, Mark Elia, Sam Panapa and Ron O'Regan. The Northcote Tigers were coached by John O'Sullivan and included Gary Freeman, Kurt Sorensen and Marty Crequer and the Manukau Magpies included Paul Okesene, Mike Patton, Kelly Shelford, Owen and Nick Wright and David Watson. The Otahuhu Leopards included Tea Ropati and David Pakieto and the Mangere East Hawks included George Mann.
Club competitions Wellington.
The Upper Hutt Tigers defeated the Randwick Kingfishers 18-16 in the 18th minute of extra time to win the Wellington Rugby League grand final.