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Mātaatua schools compete for spot at kapa haka nationals
The hottest kapa haka talent in Mātaatua is on display today, as the best in the region compete for one of four qualifying spots at next year’s national competition.2458672016 Mataatua...
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Ngāti Rānana long-time member remembered
A longstanding member of Ngāti Rānana (London’s Māori Club), Joylene Winitana Fenikowski, 51, passed away earlier this week in England and will be brought back to Aotearoa by her whānau to her beloved...
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"Incredible" young Māori actress in the making
Aotearoa might have another Māori film star in the making in 10-year-old Ngāti Kahu and Ngāpuhi actress Isabella Evans. She recently played the lead role in the short film Ani, a story observing the...
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North American haka group celebrates 10 years
Te Tini a Māui have marked their 10th anniversary as a haka group in North America. Beyond being a cultural nest for Māori living in Vancouver, leaders of the group are also playing a critical role in...
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The Auckland Anglican Māori Club receive the talisman of Te Matatini
The Auckland Anglican Māori Club is the oldest surviving haka group in Auckland. Last night the spiritual talisman of the National Kapahaka Competition was transferred into their care at The Holy...
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Will Māori culture be represented at Dubai 2020 World Expo?
Hip-hop superstar Parris Goebel's appointment as New Zealand's entertainment and cultural curator for the world expo in Dubai 2020 is "a slap in the face for Māori culture" says on Māori cultural...
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China New Zealand Year of Tourism celebrated
As the Opening of the Doors to China’s West Forum continues, Te Wehi Haka has been dazzling the people of Xi’an City. The haka group caused a sensation at the "New Zealand Showcase", a pop-up store on...
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Haka stalwart honoured at Waiata Māori Music Awards
Te Matatini has recognised Trevor Horowaewae Maxwell for his contribution to kapa haka with a lifetime award at the 2019 Waiata Māori Music Awards. The iconic 'Keeper of Traditions' award recognises...
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New Kapa Haka Competition Expands Rangatahi Horizons
A fresh new Kapa Haka tournament gives taiohi Māori an opportunity to broaden their creative horizons.255885EducationHakaHamiltonKapa haka
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Japan based kapa haka showcases Māoritanga to the world
Japan-based haka group Ngā Hau e Whā is providing its members a family away from home and a way to connect and share the Māori culture to the world.169038HakaKapa hakaNewsRugby
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Te Mana Kuratahi returns to where it all began
Sixty-five primary schools from across the country were welcomed onto Waahi Pā this morning to signify the beginning of the biennial national primary schools kapa haka competition.180136Kapa...
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Waitaha schools make their debut at Te Mana Kuratahi
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Whānau Tahi, from Christchurch, was the first of 3 schools representing the Waitaha rohe to take the stage on the first day of competition in Hamilton today.201785Kapa hakaTe...
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Te Mana Kuratahi - Day 4 Highlights
Day 4 of the Mana Kuratahi competition held at Hamilton's Claudelands Arena. Let's take a look at some of the day's hightlights. 244170Kapa hakaTe Mana Kuratahi
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Whangaruru celebrates annual cultural festival
Going strong for more than 20 years, the Whangaruru School Cultural Festival attracted one of the largest crowds they have seen at their annual festival with over 16 primary schools performing on...
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Kapa haka continues to strengthen ties in Taranaki
The sixth annual Taranaki Tū Mai Festival took place in Inglewood over the weekend and, while it is a celebration where the eight tribes of Taranaki come together, it is also a stage of learning,...
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Rangatahi important motivation behind Tūwharetoa festival
Eighteen marae from across the Ngāti Tūwhareroatoa district have come together to compete for the iwi's marae sports supreme championship trophy. The competition features 16 sports events from...
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Tumutumu Whenua: New haka team to debut at Tāmaki regionals
The Tāmaki Makaurau senior kapa haka regionals get underway this coming Saturday. The event is known for its urban teams but this year Tumutumu Whenua will increase the presence of mana whenua in the...
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Fierce battle for top spots at Tāmaki regionals
Today Tāmaki Makaurau kicked off the 2020 kapa haka season, with 17 teams taking to the stage to vie for their chance at Te Matatini 2021. 180136Kapa hakaRegionals 2020 - Tāmaki Makaurau
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Controversial messages take centre stage at Tāmaki regionals
For many kaihaka, kapa haka is a platform where they can voice their opinions on some of the country's biggest issues affecting Māoridom.180136Kapa hakaRegionals 2020 - Tāmaki Makaurau
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Te Paringa Tai: New haka team enters Mātaatua comp
This year the Ngāi Te Rangi descendants from the islands in Tauranga Moana will be putting their first competitive team into the Mātaatua regionals, Te Paringa Tai. Located in the Bay of Plenty region...
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