Raukura maintain their reign for another two years
The defending champs have won the He Pouwhenua He Puapua 2018 and will hold the title for another two years180136Kapa hakaRereāteaTe Rōpū Raukura
View ArticleQuestions why kapa haka doesn't gain university entrance
Fresh off the He Pouwhenua, He Puapua secondary schools national kapa haka competition stage, former Māori Medium students and Māori Performing Arts leaders are asking why the hours of sacrifice don't...
View ArticleMatariki celebration performance by Te Waka Huia and Waihīrere
The groups will perform at 1pm and 7pm at the ASB Waterfront, in celebration of Matariki and 125 years of women's suffrage.169038AucklandAuckland CouncilHakaKapa hakaMana WahineMatarikiRereātea
View ArticleMatariki kapa haka celebrates Wahine Toa
Distinguished Kapa Haka groups Waka Huia and Waihirere held a special performance as part of The Matariki Festival, marking 125 years of women's suffrage in New Zealand at Te Taumata Kapa Haka - Wahine...
View ArticleMore charter schools to become character schools
Six more charter schools are set to become designated character schools next year. The Ministry of Education says a character school has a particular character which sets it apart from ordinary state...
View Article2019 Te Matatini Ki Te Ao, Te Whanganui-a-Tara draw
A total of 46 teams from 13 regions across New Zealand and Australia have qualified to compete at the 2019 Te Matatini Ki Te Ao competition hosted by Te Whanganui-a-Tara collective - the Wellington...
View ArticleRangitaiki kapa haka festival for tamariki begins
For over 20 years, the festival has been a pinnacle in the promotion and development of kapa haka and Māori traditional performing arts for students and their families in the Eastern Bay of...
View ArticleTe Kura o Te Teko winners of the Rangitaiki Cultural Festival
Te Kura o Te Teko have taken out their regional kapa haka competition of Te Rangitaiki over the weekend. They are also last year winners of the national primary schools held in Gisborne. The Rangitaiki...
View ArticleFun run and hikoi to honour Talei Roimata Morrison
The renowned teacher and kapa haka leader will be honoured on the anniversary of her cancer diagnosis with a fun ride and hīkoi.169038HakaKapa hakaRereāteaRotorua
View ArticleHaka Rugby Global delivers camp to New York university
Since the launch in May 2017, the camps have coached more than 2500 kids at 20 schools in America, Europe and Asia.169038Haka#HAKANATIONKapa hakaNew YorkRereāteaRugbyRugby 7'sUnited States - USA
View ArticleNew treat in store for Matatini
Those heading to Matatini next year could also be in for a treat, with a Miromoda fashion show expected to showcase at the event.169038Kapa hakaNZ Fashion WeekRereāteaTe MatatiniEntertainmentFashion
View ArticleRugby is a part of life in Gisborne
For most young rugby players the All Blacks is the pinnacle dream. However, a couple of Poverty Bay players have aspirations which are a lot closer to home.201785GisborneKapa hakaRugbyTe KāeaTū Te...
View ArticleVictoria University sponsors Te Matatini
Victoria University of Wellington has announced that they will be one of the sponsors for Te Matatini next February.180136Kapa hakaRereāteaTe MatatiniUniversity of Victoria
View ArticleNgāti Pōneke farewells last ‘Golden Girl’ Riria Utiku
The last 'Golden Girl' from the founding era of veteran Māori Club Ngāti Pōneke, Riria Utiku (nee Walker), has finally been laid to rest. At 102 years old, she was farewelled by friends and family at...
View ArticleTe Roopū Manutaki celebrates 50 years of haka
Some of the country's best composers and performers gathered to celebrate the rich 50-year history of Te Roopū Manutaki.195094Kapa hakaTe KāeaTe Roopū Manutaki
View ArticleTe Matatini tickets now on sale
Tickets to the world’s largest Kapa Haka (Māori Performing Arts) competition, Te Matatini ki te Ao, are now on sale.180136Kapa hakaRereāteaTe Matatini
View ArticleWaiorea takes out Te Ahurea 2018 Festival - Full Results
Ngā Puna o Waiorea have taken out the Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga Festival for 2018, but it was no easy feat. 80852James Cook High School – Te KapungaKapa hakaKura Tuarua - Secondary SchoolTe Ahurea...
View ArticleWaiorea leaders say sacrifices well worth it
Ngā Puna a Waiorea have been crowned Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga champions for this year. Their group leaders say the sacrifice has been well worth it. 202652James Cook High School – Te KapungaJames...
View ArticleKōhanga reo perform at Te Mokotini
Kōhanga reo from Auckland and Te Taitokerau have gathered to perform waiata and haka at Te Mokotini in East Auckland.90884Kapa hakaKōhanga ReoMāoriTāmaki MakaurauTe KāeaTe MatatiniTe Reo Māori
View ArticleBright lights of Tamararo 'dimmed'
Te Tairāwhiti region mourns the loss of Erica Jones, a young kapa haka singer, who died in a car accident at age 26.69042GisborneKapa hakaNgā Reo o te TairawhitiTe KāeaTe Kura o ManutukeTe...
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