Tai Wynyard

Born and raised in Auckland, Wynyard attended Rangitoto College and helped the school's basketball team win the Auckland premier championship in 2014.{{cite web | last=Burnes | first=Campbell | url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11325820 | title=College Sport: Wynyard living life in the fast lane | work=NZHerald.co.nz | date=17 September 2014 | accessdate=27 January 2015}} That year, he travelled to the United States to play in the Jordan Brand Classic.{{cite web | last=Hinton | first=Marc | url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/9917272/Kiwi-teen-to-play-Michael-Jordan-Brand-Classic | title=Kiwi teen to play Michael Jordan Brand Classic | work=Stuff.co.nz | date=8 April 2014 | accessdate=27 January 2015}}{{cite web | last=Karl | first=Ross | url=http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/teen-to-play-basketball-in-front-of-michael-jordan-2014040918 | title=Teen to play basketball in front of Michael Jordan | work=3news.co.nz | date=9 April 2014 | accessdate=27 January 2015}}{{cite web | url=http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/tai-wynyard-commits-to-kentucky-2015012610 | title=Tai Wynyard commits to Kentucky | work=3news.co.nz | date=26 January 2015 | accessdate=27 January 2015}} He also played in the New Zealand NBL in 2014 for the Super City Rangers, averaging 4.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in nine games.{{cite web | url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&client=11-8336-139540-298804-20462740&pID=197781002 | title=Player statistics for Tai Wynyard – NZNBL | work=FoxSportsPulse.com | accessdate=27 January 2015}}

On 15 August 2014, Wynyard signed with the New Zealand Breakers as a non-contracted development player so as to keep his amateur status and his NCAA eligibility.{{cite web|url=http://www.nzbreakers.co.nz/article/id/1hb0bdvvaqn141fn8wctslmon4 |title=Breakers Announce Their D-Unit for the New Season |work=NZBreakers.co.nz |date=15 August 2014 |accessdate=27 January 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140822191240/http://www.nzbreakers.co.nz/article/id/1hb0bdvvaqn141fn8wctslmon4 |archivedate=22 August 2014 }} He appeared in two games during the 2014–15 NBL season and was a member of the Breakers' championship-winning squad.{{cite web | url=http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?client=0-189-12317-327335-19755578&sID=&action=PSTATS&pID=198791967 | title=Player statistics for Tai Wynyard – ANBL | work=FoxSportsPulse.com | accessdate=27 January 2015}}

On 26 January 2015, Wynyard committed to the University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball program with the aim of joining the team in 2016–17.{{cite web | last=Egan | first=Brendon | url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/65418498/rising-kiwi-hoops-star-tai-wynyard-to-play-for-the-university-of-kentucky-wildcats | title=Rising Kiwi hoops star Tai Wynyard to play for the University of Kentucky Wildcats | work=Stuff.co.nz | date=26 January 2015 | accessdate=27 January 2015}}{{cite web | last=Borzello | first=Jeff | url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/12226385/tai-wynyard-commits-kentucky-wildcats | title=Tai Wynyard to join Wildcats | work=ESPN.com | date=25 January 2015 | access-date=27 January 2015}} In April 2015, he took part in the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland, Oregon.{{cite web | last=Hinton | first=Marc | url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/67268389/tai-wynyard-to-play-in-elite-us-basketball-classic | title=Tai Wynyard to play in elite US basketball classic | work=Stuff.co.nz | date=12 March 2015 | accessdate=12 March 2015}}{{cite web | last=Vecenie | first=Sam | url=http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25145366/world-team-beats-usa-in-nike-hoop-summit-behind-murrays-30 | title=World Team beats USA in Nike Hoop Summit behind Murray's 30 | work=CBSSports.com | date=11 April 2015 | accessdate=12 April 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.nzbreakers.co.nz/article/id/1ksagefti1ao21l6wkmj4exl3z |title=Tai Wynyard Hoop Summit Summary |work=NZBreakers.co.nz |date=17 April 2015 |accessdate=3 May 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518072929/http://www.nzbreakers.co.nz/article/id/1ksagefti1ao21l6wkmj4exl3z |archivedate=18 May 2015 }}

With the Rangers in 2015,{{cite web | last=Robson | first=Tony | url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/68042415/wellington-saints-nbl-winning-run-ends-as-super-city-rangers-take-spoils | title=Wellington Saints' NBL winning run ends as Super City Rangers take spoils | work=Stuff.co.nz | date=24 April 2015 | accessdate=3 May 2015}} Wynyard averaged 6.2 points and 3.3 rebounds in 10 games.

In October 2015, Wynyard helped Rangitoto College win the Secondary Schools National Championships while earning MVP honours.{{cite web | last=Anderson | first=Niall | url=http://nzhoops.co.nz/rangitoto-st-peters-cambridge-crowned-secondary-school-champions/ | title=Rangitoto, St Peters Cambridge Crowned Secondary School Champions | work=NZhoops.co.nz | date=3 October 2015 | accessdate=3 October 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005080552/http://nzhoops.co.nz/rangitoto-st-peters-cambridge-crowned-secondary-school-champions/ | archive-date=5 October 2015 | url-status=dead }}{{cite web | url=https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/29714469/rangitoto-college-and-st-peters-win-national-title/ | title=Rangitoto College and St Peter's win national title | work=Yahoo.com | publisher=The West Australian | date=3 October 2015 | accessdate=3 October 2015}}{{cite web | last=Anderson | first=Niall | url=http://nzhoops.co.nz/secondary-school-nationals-tournament-teams-and-mvps/ | title=Secondary School Nationals – Tournament Teams and MVPs | work=NZhoops.co.nz | date=3 October 2015 | accessdate=3 October 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005081826/http://nzhoops.co.nz/secondary-school-nationals-tournament-teams-and-mvps/ | archive-date=5 October 2015 | url-status=dead }}

Wynyard returned to the Breakers as a development player for the 2015–16 NBL season, maintaining a non-payment contract status in order to continue protecting his amateur status.{{cite web | url=http://www.nzbreakers.co.nz/featured-news/skycity-breakers-confirm-d-unit/ | title=SKYCITY BREAKERS CONFIRM 'D' UNIT | work=NZBreakers.co.nz | date=24 August 2015 | accessdate=24 August 2015 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923192836/http://www.nzbreakers.co.nz/featured-news/skycity-breakers-confirm-d-unit/ | archive-date=23 September 2015}} He appeared in five games over the first half of the season up until mid December.{{cite web | last=Uluc | first=Olgun | url=http://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/new-zealand-basketball-star-tai-wynyard-jets-off-to-us-college-powerhouse-kentucky/story-e6frf3f3-1227646856173 | title=New Zealand basketball star Tai Wynyard jets off to US college powerhouse Kentucky | work=FoxSports.com.au | date=16 December 2015 | accessdate=16 December 2015}}

In November 2015, Wynyard signed a National Letter of Intent to play college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats.{{cite web | last=Hinton | first=Marc | url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/74080567/kiwi-hoops-sensation-tai-wynyard-now-officially-a-university-of-kentucky-wildcat | title=Kiwi hoops sensation Tai Wynyard now officially a University of Kentucky Wildcat | work=Stuff.co.nz | date=16 November 2015 | accessdate=16 November 2015}} He joined the squad in December 2015 and redshirted the 2015–16 season in order to retain four full years of college eligibility.{{cite web |last=Marcum |first=Jason |url=http://www.aseaofblue.com/2016/2/29/11134640/john-calipari-reveals-tweak-is-back-tai-wynyard-likely-not-playing |title=John Calipari reveals tweak is back, Tai Wynyard likely not playing and more |work=aseaofblue.com |date=29 February 2016 |accessdate=15 April 2016}}

In 2016–17, Wynyard logged a mere 34 minutes in Kentucky's first 20 games, while stuck behind fellow Wildcat big men Edrice Adebayo, Isaac Humphries and Sacha Killeya-Jones.{{cite web |last=Medcalf |first=Myron |url=http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/18568169/kentucky-wildcats-tai-wynyard-lumberjack-father-keeps-engaged |title='The Michael Jordan of lumberjacks' motivates his son, a Kentucky reserve |work=ESPN.com |date=1 February 2017 |accessdate=1 February 2017}} He was used only sparingly by coach John Calipari throughout the entire season.{{cite web |last=Hinton |first=Marc |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/91087496/jeff-greens-supercity-rangers-to-bring-in-big-guns-to-boost-nbl-title-challenge |title=Jeff Green's Supercity Rangers to bring in big guns to boost NBL title challenge |work=Stuff.co.nz |date=31 March 2017 |accessdate=31 March 2017}} In 15 games for the Wildcats as a freshman, Wynyard averaged 3.6 minutes per game and totalled 11 points and 13 rebounds.{{cite web |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/tai-wynyard-1.html |title=Tai Wynyard College Statistics |work=Sports-Reference.com |accessdate=31 March 2017}}

In December of the 2017–18 season, Wynyard injured a disc in his back. Despite being sidelined with a possible season-ending injury,{{cite web |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/101222030/kiwi-basketballer-tai-wynyard-suspended-by-university-of-kentucky-until-further-notice |title=Armed student partied with suspended University of Kentucky basketballer Tai Wynyard – report |work=Stuff.co.nz |date=7 February 2018 |accessdate=7 February 2018}} on 6 February 2018, Wynyard was suspended from the Kentucky basketball team due to a violation of team rules.{{cite web |last=Page |first=Fletcher |url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2018/02/06/tai-wynyard-suspended-kentucky-basketball-team-until-further-notice/310982002/ |title=Tai Wynyard suspended from Kentucky basketball team until further notice |work=Courier-Journal.com |date=6 February 2018 |accessdate=7 February 2018}} It was reported that he attended a party with a person carrying a gun in January 2018.{{cite web |last=Page |first=Fletcher |url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2018/02/06/tai-wynyard-kentucky-basketball-suspended-armed-student/312726002/ |title=Armed student 'protecting' UK basketball player Tai Wynyard, fraternities and sororities warn |work=Courier-Journal.com |date=6 February 2018 |accessdate=7 February 2018}} In early April, he left Kentucky and returned to New Zealand. Wynyard played just 97 minutes across two seasons with Kentucky, scoring 19 points.{{cite web |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/102773126/tai-wynyard-to-leave-university-of-kentucky-after-tumultuous-two-years |title=Tai Wynyard to leave University of Kentucky after tumultuous two years |work=Stuff.co.nz |date=3 April 2018 |accessdate=3 April 2018}}{{cite web |url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12025077 |title=Basketball: Suspended Kiwi Tai Wynyard to leave University of Kentucky |work=nzherald.co.nz |date=3 April 2018 |accessdate=3 April 2018}}

In May 2018, Wynyard transferred to Santa Clara.{{cite web |url=http://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-baskbl/2017-18/releases/20180517noymhb |title=Men's Basketball Program Adds A Pair of Forwards to Recruiting Class |work=santaclarabroncos.com |date=17 May 2018 |accessdate=19 May 2018}}{{cite web |last=Page |first=Fletcher |url=https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2018/05/18/kentucky-basketball-tai-wynyard-santa-clara-uk-wildcats/625381002/ |title=Former Kentucky basketball forward Tai Wynyard headed to Santa Clara |work=courier-journal.com |date=18 May 2018 |accessdate=19 May 2018}}{{cite web |url=http://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article211495129.html |title=UK transfer Tai Wynyard to play for former Cats assistant at new school |work=Kentucky.com |date=19 May 2018 |accessdate=19 May 2018}} He ultimately did not play for the Broncos after having to sit out the 2018–19 season due to NCAA regulations.{{cite web |last=Hinton |first=Marc |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/107988832/gun-scandals-bad-backs-and-no-play--welcome-to-tai-wynyards-us-hoops-odyssey |title=Gun scandals, bad backs and no play – welcome to Tai Wynyard's US basketball odyssey |work=Stuff.co.nz |date=20 October 2018 |accessdate=25 June 2020}}

On 28 March 2019, Wynyard signed with the Southland Sharks for the 2019 New Zealand NBL season.{{cite web |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/111619729/tai-wynyard-joins-southland-sharks-for-national-basketball-league |title=Tai Wynyard joins Southland Sharks for National Basketball League |work=Stuff.co.nz |date=28 March 2019 |accessdate=31 March 2019}} In 19 games, he averaged 4.1 points and 3.2 rebounds per game.{{cite web |url=https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Tai-Wynyard/Summary/69929 |title=Tai Wynyard Player Profile |work=RealGM.com |accessdate=25 June 2020}}

In September 2019, Wynyard signed with the Cairns Taipans of the Australian NBL as a development player for the 2019–20 season.{{cite web |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/tai-wynyard-agreed-to-terms-with-cairns-taipans/ |title=Tai Wynyard agreed to terms with Cairns Taipans |work=sportando.basketball |date=27 September 2019 |accessdate=3 October 2019}}{{cite web |last=Houben |first=Michael |url=https://pickandroll.com.au/tai-wynyard-resurgence-cairns-taipans/ |title=Is Tai Wynyard set for a resurgence with the Cairns Taipans? |work=pickandroll.com.au |date=29 September 2019 |accessdate=3 October 2019}}{{cite web |url=http://www.taipans.com/news/article/co-captains-and-dps-revealed-at-2019-corporate-launch |title=Co-captains and DPs revealed at 2019 Corporate Launch |work=Taipans.com |date=3 October 2019 |accessdate=3 October 2019}} He made one appearance for the Taipans during the season.

In June 2020, Wynyard was acquired by the Taranaki Mountainairs for the 2020 New Zealand NBL season.{{cite web|url=https://www.nznbl.basketball/sals-nbl-draft-recap/|title=SAL'S NBL DRAFT – RECAP|work=nznbl.basketball|date=11 June 2020|accessdate=11 June 2020}} In 15 games, he averaged 7.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.

On 6 March 2021, Wynyard re-signed with the Mountainairs for the 2021 New Zealand NBL season.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/TaranakiBasketball/posts/3866079050097126|title=Player Announcement|work=facebook.com/TaranakiBasketball|date=6 March 2021|access-date=6 March 2021}} In 17 games, he averaged 15.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.

On 7 January 2022, Wynyard re-signed with Taranaki, now known as the Airs, for the 2022 New Zealand NBL season.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/TaranakiBasketball/posts/4809803859057969|title=We are excited to announce our second re-signing for 2022...|work=facebook.com/TaranakiBasketball|date=7 January 2022|access-date=7 January 2022}} He entered the 2022 season having dropped nearly 15 kg following a big off-season training regime.{{cite web|last=Hinton|first=Marc|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/300578334/tai-wynyard-credits-hard-work-mindset-change-for-hoops-turnaround-with-taranaki-airs|title=Tai Wynyard credits hard work, mindset change for hoops turnaround with Taranaki Airs|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=3 May 2022|access-date=4 May 2022}} In 13 games, he averaged 12.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks per game.{{cite web|url=https://men.nznbl.basketball/stats/results/?WHurl=%2Fcompetition%2F31602%2Fperson%2F1566744|title=Tai Wynyard|work=nznbl.basketball|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206100429/https://men.nznbl.basketball/stats/results/?WHurl=%2Fcompetition%2F31602%2Fperson%2F1566744|archive-date=6 December 2022}}

On 20 March 2023, Wynyard signed with the Canterbury Rams for the 2023 New Zealand NBL season.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/CanterburyRams/posts/676547757808822|title=Please join us in welcoming Tai Wynyard to the Rams 2023 squad for New Zealand National Basketball League.|work=facebook.com/CanterburyRams|date=20 March 2023|access-date=20 March 2023}} On 16 April 2023, he had 35 points and 14 rebounds in a 90–86 loss to the Manawatu Jets.{{cite web|last=Egan|first=Brendon|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/131764714/wellington-saints-fall-to-02-start-for-second-nbl-season-in-a-row|title=Wellington Saints fall to 0-2 start for second NBL season in a row|work=stuff.co.nz|date=16 April 2023|access-date=18 April 2023}} In May 2023, he left the Rams to play in the CBA 3x3 Super League in China.{{cite news |last1=Findlater |first1=Gordon |title=Basketball: Kiwi Tai Wynyard overcomes mental illness, rollercoaster career to sign landmark China deal |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350471618/basketball-kiwi-tai-wynyard-overcomes-mental-illness-rollercoaster-career-to-sign-landmark-china-deal |access-date=7 December 2024 |work=Stuff.co.nz |date=26 April 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://canterburyrams.basketball/tai-wynard-set-to-play-for-the-shanghai-sharks/|title=Tai Wynyard Set To Play For The Shanghai Sharks In The CBA 3×3 Basketball Super League.|work=canterburyrams.basketball|date=26 April 2023|access-date=20 May 2023}}{{cite web|last=Egan|first=Brendon|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/131863179/tai-wynyard-caps-off-memorable-week-with-eyecatching-outing-for-canterbury-rams|title=Tai Wynyard caps off memorable week with eye-catching outing for Canterbury Rams|work=stuff.co.nz|date=30 April 2023|access-date=20 May 2023}}

On 9 January 2024, Wynyard joined the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).{{cite news |author=姚勤毅 |title=泰·温亚德加盟上海男篮，"斧王"真能帮一把"大王"吗 |url=https://new.qq.com/rain/a/20240109A06EK700 |access-date=2024-02-18 |work=上观新闻 |date=2024-01-09}} He appeared in two games for the Sharks.{{cite web |title=Tai Wynyard, Basketball Player, News, Stats - australiabasket |url=https://basketball.australiabasket.com/player/Tai-Wynyard/328878 |website=Eurobasket LLC |access-date=7 December 2024 |url-access=subscription}}

On 7 December 2024, Wynyard signed with the New Zealand Breakers as an injury replacement player, providing cover in the absence of Dane Pineau and Jonah Bolden.{{cite news |title=Breakers sign injury cover |url=https://nbl.com.au/news/breakers-sign-injury-cover |access-date=7 December 2024 |work=NBL Official Website |date=7 December 2024}} He played in four games during the 2024–25 NBL season.{{cite web |title=Tai Wynyard |url=https://nbl.com.au/player/3684/42060/tai-wynyard |website=NBL.com.au |access-date=20 March 2025}}

On 15 July 2014, Wynyard became the youngest Tall Black when he took to the court against South Korea in Wellington.{{cite web | last=Worthington | first=Sam | url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/10268429/Tai-Wynyard-set-to-make-debut-for-Tall-Blacks | title=Tai Wynyard set to make debut for Tall Blacks | work=Stuff.co.nz | date=15 July 2014 | accessdate=27 January 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.nzbreakers.co.nz/article/id/1mofmesczukqk13ohcaddb2pls |title=Tai Wynyard Keeps Breakers Academy Streak Going |work=NZBreakers.co.nz |date=16 July 2014 |accessdate=27 January 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809044823/http://www.nzbreakers.co.nz/article/id/1mofmesczukqk13ohcaddb2pls |archivedate=9 August 2014 }} He later missed out on making the final squad for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain but went on to lead the Junior Tall Blacks in December during the Oceania Championships in Fiji.{{cite web | url=http://www.basketball.org.nz/news/junior-tall-blacks-named-for-oceania-champs/ | title=Junior Tall Blacks named for Oceania Champs | work=Basketball.org.nz | date=27 November 2014 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150120180825/http://www.basketball.org.nz/news/junior-tall-blacks-named-for-oceania-champs/ | archivedate=20 January 2015 | url-status=dead}}

After helping lead the Tall Blacks to the 2015 Stanković Cup title, Wynyard played in the two-game FIBA Oceania Championship series against Australia.{{cite web | last=Nichol | first=Tess | url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11496820 | title=Basketball: Young star up for next milestone | work=NZHerald.co.nz | date=14 August 2015 | accessdate=20 August 2015}} New Zealand were defeated 2–0, with Wynyard seeing game time in the second game.{{cite web | url=http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/151/16/15/21/79M0s8CnScXvg/ | title=Australia vs New Zealand | work=FIBALiveStats.com | date=15 August 2015 | accessdate=20 August 2015}}{{cite web | url=http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/151/16/15/22/19SW5dc1CEpT2/ | title=New Zealand vs Australia | work=FIBALiveStats.com | date=18 August 2015 | accessdate=20 August 2015}}

On 26 May 2017, Wynyard was named in a 12-man Junior Tall Blacks squad for the Under-19 World Cup in Cairo in July.{{cite web |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/93032392/giant-forwards-named-in-junior-tall-blacks-under19-world-cup-squad |title=Giant forwards named in Junior Tall Blacks' Under-19 World Cup squad |work=Stuff.co.nz |date=26 May 2017 |accessdate=26 May 2017}} He saw action in all seven contests during the tournament, averaging team highs of 14.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.{{cite web|url=http://www.fiba.basketball/en/world/u19/2017/New-Zealand|title=New Zealand – FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2017|work=FIBA.com|accessdate=10 July 2017}}

In April 2023, Wynyard helped New Zealand win bronze at the 3x3 FIBA Asia Cup and earned all-tournament team honours.{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/300845932/new-zealand-teams-finish-among-the-medals-at-3x3-fiba-asia-cup|title=New Zealand teams finish among the medals at 3x3 Fiba Asia Cup|work=stuff.co.nz|date=3 April 2023|access-date=3 April 2023}}

Wynyard is the son of world champion woodchoppers Jason and Karmyn Wynyard. His grandfather, Pae Wynyard, also won world titles in the sport, while his uncles compete as well. His mother also played college basketball for the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves from 1992 to 1995.{{cite web|url=http://www.nzbreakers.co.nz/article/id/1be1m95fqcwcj1p9aslnj0v702|title=Wynyard signs for Kentucky Wildcats for 2016|work=NZBreakers.co.nz|date=27 January 2015|accessdate=1 February 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215184526/http://www.nzbreakers.co.nz/article/id/1be1m95fqcwcj1p9aslnj0v702 |archivedate=15 February 2015}} His brother Tautoko joined him at the Canterbury Rams in 2023.{{cite web|url=https://nz.basketball/tall-blacks-in-action-for-this-seasons-sals-nbl/|title=TALL BLACKS IN ACTION FOR THIS SEASON'S SAL'S NBL|work=nz.basketball|date=6 April 2023|access-date=3 June 2023}}

In October 2020, Wynyard and his partner Kelly had their first child.

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