At this time, Rico Gear, a former All Black, identified him as a talent and news of his ability was quickly passed through to both the Hurricanes and the Crusaders.
In 2014 Te Ahiwaru was offered a full scholarship to attend St Kentigern College in Auckland for his final two years of school.
[2] Cirikidaveta made his debut for Tasman in Round 9 of the 2017 Mitre 10 Cup against Counties Manukau at Pukekohe Stadium in Auckland.
[3] Cirikidaveta played all 12 games for the Mako in the 2020 season as they went on to win their second premiership title in a row.
Cirikidaveta had another good season during the 2021 Bunnings NPC as Tasman made the final before losing 23–20 to Waikato.