Kapa Haka - Cultural Groups

Te Uru Putoi O Te Arawa was formed to tautoko, manaaki me whakawhanaungatanga our rangatahi in this ever evolving society that we live. 

Te Uru Putoi O Te Arawa has grown significantly from its humble beginnings and formation here in Western Australia. We have members from all tribal affiliations in Aotearoa New Zealand and all members are taught the specific style of performance of the Arawa people.

The Arawa tribe inhabit the Coastal Bay of Plenty from the coastal settlement of Maketu, through to the sacred mountain in the central plateau Tongariro.

This tribal group has a strong history of cultural entertainment, which spans a period of some 150 years.

With the world famous city of Rotorua within their tribal boundaries, Te Arawa have entertained tourists and national guests at many of their cultural centres and tourist resorts.

Te Uru Putoi O Te Arawa have become one of Perth City's most sought after Maori Cultural Entertaining Groups, with the group performing at different cultural events in and around Perth and the wider Western Australian region.

Being a premiere cultural entertaining group has seen the group perform for government functions, mayoral functions, commemorations and at some of the exclusive venues in and around the city.

Group directors Anaru Ahomiro-Paul and Kellie Te Kani have lead the group over a period of 4 years and because of their own passion for kapa haka have seen the group grow in strength and numbers.

Each member within the roopu play an integral part whether performing or in a supporting role.

No reira nau mai whakatau mai i waenganui i a matou....... Mauri Ora......

Our group Te Roopu Ataawhai nurtures folklore, customs song, dance language, arts and craft. The group was formed to provide initiatives and continuity within family and community groups to maintain Maori cultural interests.

Canberra & Queanbeyan Maori Cultural & Kohanga Group. 20th Anniversary coming in Easter 2005, past and present whanau members to register your interest please contact via the website application or details below.

In the late 1970s a number of Maori family members wanted to form a Maori culture club here in Perth.  After some discussion the Maori culture club was formed  with  the  sole  purpose of providing whanau and Maori living in Perth with a cultural connection to New Zealand.  We began with a children’s group supported by their parents called "South Sea Entertainers." From there we went onto forming an adults group called Te Rangatahi Maori club which was founded in 1979 with an emphasis on helping Maori youth.  Today that focus remains unchanged.

Te puna waiora kapahaka group is looking for new members. Practice is Sundays 10am - 1pm at Pendle Hill Scouts club Sydney. if you're interested, please phone Manaakiao

Te Puawaitanga Roopu Inc. Te Reo, Kapa Haka Seniors & Juniors

Te Oranga Ake - Holy nation - kapa haka roopu started in Brisbane in December 2009. Practices are held every Sunday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at Destiny Church, 20 Brennan Street Slacks Creek, Logan City. Come and have a great time and meet new people! Our tutors have been a part of Ngati Whakaue roopu. The first performance was at Waitangi day 2009 and they continue to perform for different community events throughout Brisbane. Please contact our tutors or come along for a look. We look forward to meeting you

Te Matatini’s principal purpose was to produce a biennial National Kapa Haka Festival. The National Festival continues to be the primary focus of Te Matatini but the role of Te Matatini has been expanded to include other important objectives.

An unshakable belief in the power of kapa haka to revive and heal has seen the Waitaha Cultural Council, grow from a dream into a showcase of Maori heritage and culture. The Waitaha region has a strong history of Maori performing arts dating back over forty years. The Waiata Choir, an official concert group, toured Europe in 1934 to entertain King George V and Queen Mary. Nga Pakihi Whakatekateka o Waitaha is rooted in the dreams of its founder, Te Kiato Riwai who believed performance encouraged prosperity. She saw striving for excellence in kapa haka as a way in which Maori could declare their aspirations and hopes for the future. Kapa Haka is a uniquely Maori performing art in which dancing, singing, expression and movement share customs and tell ancient stories. From its first annual festival in 1965, the Waitaha Council has grown into a strong cultural group and actively hosts Maori performing arts festivals in the Canterbury region.

Mixed Age Kapa Haka