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An unsung hero of Te Arawa Kapa Haka
After entertaining millions of tourists over six decades in Rotorua, Josie Scott says she treats every performance like it was her first. As part of our Te Kāea Summer Series, 'He Momo', we kick off in...
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NY's Resolution - I’m going alcohol free for the entire year
How many of us make resolutions for the New Year and sometimes we don't seem to follow through with them. Tonight we speak to a famous social media blogger, Raniera Rewiri, who will give you advice...
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Te Kāea - He Maimai Aroha 2017
As we farewell 2016 we remember the dearly departed. Those who armed themselves for the greater good, who were leaders in their own right and who taught us so much. Te Kāea would like to pay tribute to...
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Taking Poi to new height – the full story
On He Momo we feature a young Te Arawa maiden who's been recognised within the rohe for her talents with the poi. Stevee Ray Raureti, is a dedicated concert performer, who has carried the story of the...
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Te Matatini to make kapa haka available online
Te Matatini are about to make kapa haka performances readily available online. According to Te Matatini CEO Carl Ross performances from 2011 to 2013 are being digitised for web display with the...
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Te Waka Huia honour Tūhoe links of Dr Ngāpō Wehi.
Six weeks out from the Te Matatini frestival in Hastings, former champions Te Waka Huia are paying homage to the tribal connections of their beloved teacher Dr Ngāpō Wehi. They were welcomed alongside...
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Jojo Waaka gone too soon
Māori communities around the country are mourning the shock loss of another Māori entertainer this week. 26-year-old Jojo Waaka known for her performing prowess and ability to entertain any crowd died...
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Jojo Waaka - Entertainer and comedian mourned
Much loved Te Arawa entertainer Jojo Waaka has been brought back onto her ancestral meeting house following her sudden death yesterday in Rotorua. The daughter of late Reverend Te Napi Tūtewehiwehi...
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Waimarie Jolene 'Jojo' Waaka laid to rest
Over 1000 people attended the funeral service of Waimarie Jolene 'Jojo' Waaka. She was laid to rest next to her father, the late Reverend Te Napi Tutewehiwehi Waaka, in Motutawa, Rotoiti.Waikato/Bay of...
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Weavers make 200 kākāhu for Te Matatini pōhiri
For almost three months, Te Awhina Marae in Omahu will be a hive of activity as weavers come together to weave 200 kākāhu for the kaihaka taking part in haka pōhiri for Te Matatini next month in Ngāti...
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Dr Ngāpō Wehi commemorated
Auckland paid tribute to those individuals who have paved the way for many Maori communities within the region at the Tāmaki Herenga Waka Festival. One of them was the late Dr Ngāpō Wehi.Auckland
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He Amorangi - Dixie Yates-Francis embraces her kapa haka heritage
As the countdown to Te Matatini 2017 begins, Te Kāea speaks to a rising star in the world of performing arts. Dixie Yates-Francis is a student of Rotorua Girls High School, a performer for current...
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Māori music on trend at Auckland's viaduct
Local tribes are stamping their identity on Auckland city showcasing the Māori culture in every shape and form during the city's annual anniversary.Auckland
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He Amorangi – Believe in the song to express its true essence says Matawhaiti
He Amorangi – He is a performer of Te Wharekura o Rākaumanga haka group and is now looking towards the senior Te Matatini national competition. Matawhaiti Nepe-Pohatu is working hard with the hope...
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He Amorangi - Kapa Haka an avenue to connect to your grass roots
Te Rarawa descendant Kairangi Ihimaera has the most adoration for her haka team Te Pū Ao, because it helps thread all her northern family together but more importantly because it teaches the customs...
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He Amorangi - A leader in the making
Tonight's He Amorangi profile features Te Moana Kershaw who comes from a family of staunch members of Auckland-based senior haka group, Te Rōpū Manutaki. He says Sir Pita Sharples has been pivotal in...
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He Amorangi - Kapa Haka is a lifestyle, not a hobby
Paumea Walker is the current Pei Te Hurinui Jones champion and son to tutors of senior Waikato kapa haka, Te Pou o Mangatawhiri. Although his family has no whakapapa to Waikato Tainui, his parents...
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He Amorangi - Fulfilling a grandfather's parting wish
Tatana, Tame-Hoake and Hamiora Tuari are performers of Te Waihirere Māori Club. Tutored by well-known Haka experts Tangiwai and George Ria, the group are five time champions of the Duncan McIntyre...
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He Amorangi – Secrets of the Poi
Te Kāea speaks with expert judges from each discipline leading up to Te Matatini 2017. We begin with Ngamoni Huata who is renowned for her contribution to upholding and maintaining the traditions of...
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He Amorangi - Components of the waiata-a-ringa
Prolific composer and kapa haka exponent Kuini Moehau has judged the waiata-a-ringa discipline for over 40-years. She says there is an art to executing a successful waiata-a-ringa and shares her tips...
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