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Excitement continues for Te Mana Kuratahi on Day 2
The excitement continues for day two of Te Mana Kuratahi, the National Primary Schools Kapa Haka competition, being held in Gisborne.1539178085214772136832Kapa hakaKura Tuatahi - Primary SchoolOnline...
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Ngā Uri a Māui performers describe their Te Mana Kuratahi journey
Not only is it an arduous road getting to the national Te Mana Kuratahi competition from afar. Performers from one of the host teams from Te Tairāwhiti spoke about the build up to the nationals, and...
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Kaumātua say the context in which kapa haka is used has changed
Kaumātua at Te Mana Kuratahi say that the context in which kapa haka is used has changed over the years. Te Kāea spoke to some kaumātua about the evolution of haka.153917HakaKapa hakaKaumātuaTamarikiTe...
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Great aspirations for future generations of kapa haka - Te Mana Kuratahi
Kuia Kohi Coleman has great aspirations for the future generations and their involvement in kapa haka.12275336832Kapa hakaKura Tuatahi - Primary SchoolOnline NewsRereāteaTairāwhiti - East CoastTe Mana...
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Māori spirit thrives at these events - Minister of Māori Development
Nanaia Mahuta along with a group from Waikato received a welcome this morning. This is the first big Māori event she's attended since being sworn in as Māori Development Minister and she mentioned that...
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The future of our Māori masters of ceremonies
A group of youth are being mentored in public speaking as part of a succession plan to develop future Masters of Ceremonies (MCs) for major kapahaka events. The group was formed by one of Māoridom's...
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Full results for Te Mana Kuratahi 2017
The 2017 Te Mana Kuratahi Primary Schools Kapa Haka competition has just finished, 57 groups from across Aotearoa will now be leaving Houhoupiko to return home.80852Kapa hakaKura Tuatahi - Primary...
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Whangaruru celebrate their 28th Kapa Haka festival
In its 28th year, the Whangaruru Kapa Haka Festival has attracted a crowd of over 500 to celebrate local primary schools taking the stage in support of this year's theme of respect for...
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Te Matatini 2019 venue and dates announced
Following a hugely successful Te Matatini in Napier earlier this year, Te Matatini o Te Kahu o Te Amorangi, today the long-awaited details of Te Matatini 2019 were revealed.12275380852Kapa hakaOnline...
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Respected community leader, Damon Heke passes away aged 42
Another sacred huia bird has flown as the many hearts and minds congregate to grieve its departure. Well respected community leader and Māori performing arts exponent, Damon Heke has passed away, aged...
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Te Matatini prepares for Westpac Stadium
Wellington's premier sporting and hospitality venue, Westpac Stadium is set to be the next battleground for arguably the most prominent biennial event on the Māori calendar.182379Kapa hakaTe KāeaTe...
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Special 'Poi e' performance by Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and AGGs Kapa...
In a first, the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) teamed up with the Auckland Girls Grammar Kapa Haka group and a South Auckland primary school to perform a special rendition of the iconic Kiwi...
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First disabled haka group striving for the national stage
The first Te Anga Paua kapa haka symposium for disabled people was held at Te Mānukanuka o Hoturoa Marae in Auckland today. Some of the country's top performers weighed in to support the team's...
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Te Rā o te Raukura set to kick off Te Matatini calendar
For many years, Wellington has hosted a free whānau-friendly day out called Te Rā o te Raukura and it has been confirmed that it will be back for another year.122753Kapa hakaOnline NewsRereāteaFestival
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Leaders in Māori arts honoured
Renowned kapa haka exponent Wetini Mitai-Ngatai, prominent Māori artist Frederick Graham and multi-disciplinary artist Lisa Reihana are among the many Māori have been named in the 2018 Queen's New Year...
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More goals on the horizon for Wetini Mitai-Ngatai
Haka exponent and businessman Wetini Mitai-Ngatai has been inducted into this year’s New Year's Honours List for his services to Māori performing arts. He is known for taking his haka group Te Matarae...
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Aunty Kitty of Waihirere Māori Club laid to rest
A stalwart of Waihirere Māori Club during the 60’s – 80’s has been laid to rest by her people of Te Aitanga ā Māhaki today in Gisborne. Her name was Maungarongo Kingi and affectionately known as Aunty...
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Smear Your Mea campaign targets kapa haka regionals
A campaign to encourage women to get cervical smear tests done before they perform at kapa haka regionals has gone viral across the country.31152CancerHealthKapa hakaMana WahineTe Kāea
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#SmearYourMea, Dear!
Renowned kapa haka performer Talei Morrison is the voice behind the campaign Smear Your Mea, encouraging women to have their cervical screening. She speaks candidly with Te Kāea about her journey with...
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First LGBT haka team has eyes on Te Matatini
One of Aotearoa's first LGBT haka groups is about to take centre stage at Pride Week in Auckland. But the team Ahakoa Te Aha is also looking to one day competing at the Tāmaki Makaurau regionals and...
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