Kapa Haka - Cultural Groups

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.

Seniors and Juniors. We meet fortnightly at the "Virginia Todd Centre" (9-15 Clarence St) in Geelong West. (off Pakington Street)

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.

Rangatahi - Practice Friday or Saturday nights, venue details available on request. Bring a plate for kai.

Senior Kapa Haka

Nga Hoe Waka Cultural Group Inc. Open to "All Age Groups - Practice Sun 9.30am-3.30pm Altona Secondary College, Community Nursery.

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.

Nga Hau E Wha Cultural Group. Kapa haka, senior and tamariki. Ernie Beach

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.

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.