Kapa Haka - Cultural Groups

The Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival was held at Arena Manawatu in Palmerston North from February 22-25. Wellington photographer Karim Sahai caught the action ...

Ko te putake o nga mahi nei e hangai tonu ana ki nga tikanga a kui ma a koro ma. Ko nga mahi nei ka hono i nga ra o nanahi ki nga ra o naeani

Queensland Maori Performing Arts Assc, representing Kapa Haka Roopu (Maori Cultural Groups) throughout the State of Queensland.  Kapa Haka Wananga and Organisers of the Qld Kapa Haka Competitions held annually in Brisbane.

Puawai Aroha is a New Zealand Community Group, based in Townsville, Queensland that is available for all whanau support. We have 2 groups associated Puawai Aroha. Papa Puawai is our Kapa Haka group and includes Kohanga Reo and Ngati Whanau Awhina is our family supporters.

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.

Mixed Age Kapa Haka

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.

“To foster, develop and encourage greater integration of traditional Maori performing arts in the pursuit of excellence in Australia.” Visit our website for further details.