Aotearoa (NZ)

Nga Tai E Rua Culture Group is a community based Maori performing arts group, centered in Christchurch since 1987. We aim for high standards at our stage performances, our personal workplaces and schooling. Our membership spans all ages and we have a dedication to educate in the disciplines of Maori performing arts with a focus in 2006 on senior competition. Attendance at wananga to further skills and knowledge is encouraged. Nga Tai E Rua achieves leadership, self-esteem, self-motivation, healthy lifestyle and moral concepts for its members by supporting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

In existence for excess of 20 years and affiliated to Waitaha Cultural Council for the same length of time, Nga Peka Matauranga O Waitaha deliver programmes of Te Reo; Tikanga; Maori Performing Arts; Mau Rakau; University studies to adult learners within the community, and all Corrections Department residential institutions within Waitaha. Over the years many students have progressed onto positive pathways of higher education and employment after studying at Nga Peka Matauranga O Waitaha. Nga Peka Matauranga O Waitaha support the community and are involved in may performances and activities to further enhance the growth of Te Reo me ona Tikanga. Students and staff have always supported Waitaha Council and are proud to be a part of Nga-pakihi-whakatekateka-o-Waitaha cultural Council, and wish them all the best for the future.

Mareikura is a community based Maori performing arts group established in May 2004. Whilst the focus of Mareikura is traditional Maori performing arts, a typical year always includes a series of social development wananga for young people, a production and a performing arts tour. Mareikura is taught and managed by a dedicated team of performers and supporters. The senior members are co-tutored by Nikora Nitro and Kaperiere Hogan whilst the intermediate and junior members are co-tutored by Jahmaine Cummings and Ana Buchanan. Members are brought together by a common desire to retain, maintain and enjoy Maori performing arts. Mareikura’s maiden performance at the Waitaha Regional Senior Competitions in 2004 gained them 3rd place overall. Shortly after the Senior Regionals the Mareikura intermediates entered the Te Waipounamu competitions that were held in Invercargill. This performance gained 1st place overall. Members consist of every major iwi from Aotearoa. Mareikura is an example of all iwi coming together to share a common vision for the development and promotion of Maoridom. Mareikura looks forward to a fruitful and prosperous future.

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Manawatahi is the Maori Students Roopu at Massey University, Palmerston North. It is an organisation that represents and advocates on behalf of Maori students during their time of study.

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Former students of the Maori Boarding Colleges formed Te Ahikararoa Kapa Haka Inc. Soc. in 1993. Initially established to keep alive the Matauranga they had learnt at the colleges, the founding members expanded the membership to include those who were committed in keeping our taonga tuku iho alive for coming generations. In doing this Te Ahikaaroa quickly developed into a more dynamic and versatile performing group. Boasting members from nearly every tribal affiliation, Te Ahikaaroa still remains a very strong whanau orientated group. Over the years, Te Ahikaaroa has moved from a whakangahau group to an exciting and vibrant competition team, entering the national competition arena in 2000. The most recent competition held at Palmerston North in 2005 saw Te Ahikaaroa win 1st place in the kakahu section. Te Ahikaaroa remained true to their original vision of ‘preserving and fostering the knowledge they had attained collectively and individually’ and in 2002 not only opened their own ‘Early Childcare facility but also officially launched our junior roopu – Te Ahikaaroa Matatahi and Noku Te Ao. Te Ahikaaroa is ensuring that the flame within us all will continue to burn for many years to come.

Pounamu is a family business of Ngapo and Pimia Wehi, the most recognised leaders of the Traditional Maori Performing Arts in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Pounamu, commonly referred to as greenstone is one of the most prized of Maori treasures and symbolises quality. Quality is also the hallmark of the services provided by Pounamu.