Global Kapa Haka

Te Whanaketanga 2007 In the Polynesian Cultural Center’s eighth annual Maori whakataetae (competition) and the first in its new Te Whanaketanga (developmental education) format of youth performing one year and adults in alternating years, the tamariki or children competed in the Pacific Theater on Saturday, October 13, in two categories: juniors, ages 6-12; and intermediate, ages 13-18. There was also a Laie, Hawaii-based Te Hamata "babies" group, consisting of children up to age 5, who performed first in exhibition only; and following the tamariki competition, as part of the new Te Whanaketanga format, two adult male groups participated in Haka Hard, and two adult female groups in Poi E!

Formed in 1999 by Tama Halvorsen, Shannon Niania & Alex Galea`i Based in Laie/Kaneohe Hawaii

Te Kaha O Nga Tupuna Senior kapa haka

Island activities: Five times each afternoon — at 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00 and 5:30 — the Maori put on a demonstration that explains the symbolic significance of their beautiful meeting house, unique carvings, facial tattoos, the ancient origins and meanings of sticking out their tongues and twirling poi balls, and other aspects of one of Polynesia's most unusual group of people. You won't want to miss the stirring haka dance; kids will enjoy learning to play tititorea, a Maori stick game designed to develop hand-eye coordination, and kids of all ages seem to enjoy the ta moko area where they can get a temporary tattoo. Experience a Fortified Maori Pa... Aotearoa also features a historic 40-man waka taua (war canoe), a traditional watch tower, and a carver's hut with a gift shop and snack stand.

Ngati Ranana London Maori Club is a group which aims to provide New Zealanders residing in the United Kingdom and others interested in Maori culture an environment to teach, learn and participate in Maori culture. Ngati Ranana also aims to promote Aotearoa (New Zealand) through Maori culture. We currently have a membership of approximately 50 people.

Kia ora and Greetings from Nga Hau E Wha. We are a Maori Kapa Haka Group based in Japan. Nga Hau E Wha - originated from a simple concept of like minded New Zealand Maori & Polynesian living in Japan. Our name, meaning 'four winds', acknowledges our different regional and tribal affiliations in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Our name also conveys that we have been carried to Japan on the North, South, East and West winds for the purpose of maintaining and sharing our culture and traditions.

Matariki is a family-oriented group set up in New Zealand by Pania-Rose and Ben Ward in 1984. The group, which is now based in the UK, aims to educate through workshops on all aspects of Maori and Pacific Island cultures.

Maramara Totara was founded in early 2003 and originated because of the increasing interest in learning the use of Taiaha. There are 8 levels and the highest level can be achieved with continuous training over a 7 and a half year period. Much of our fundraising efforts are directed towards raising money for professional graders to travel from New Zealand to London to grade students.

Engaging, entertaining, and educating the world about New Zealand Maori culture Manaia is a 100% Maori owned and operated London based company, which specialises in providing professional Maori performing arts services and Maori cultural knowledge. Our mission is to engage, entertain and educate the international community about New Zealand Maori culture through the provision of Maori cultural performances, workshops, consultancy and educational services. Manaia was established in the UK in 2004. Our team bring many years of professional experience and expertise having performed, taught or advised on Maori culture in New Zealand, Europe and the United Kingdom, the Middle East, the United States of America, South America, Asia and the South Pacific.

Established here in Provo, Utah, USA during 2001. Our goal is to keep the culture of our Maori People of Aotearoa, New Zealand, alive in our children and our grand-children. We dance to the songs of our ancestral past, we twirl the poi of our present love for all mankind and we perform the thunderous war dance called the haka to steer us toward the challenges of our future. We are a cultural entertaining group and would love to share our talents and culture with you and your family & friends.