Celebration of kapa haka takes off around the motu
Kapa haka rōpū supported by IDEA Services took to stages all around the motu for IDEA Services’ Regional Kapa Haka Festivals.
Te Atakura Ryan, Kaitakawaenga from Te Anga Pāua says roopu practised for months in the lead up to the festivals. “They’ve all been working tremendously hard. Everyone is very excited to get up on that atamira and show what their rōpū can do.” She says.
Polly Pompey who is a member of Te Roopu Hinengaro o Kaute got inspired to join a kapa haka group after watching other roopu on TV and YouTube. “I like learning new songs and actions,” she says.
IDEA Services’ Regional Kapa Haka Festivals
Ngā Tāngata Manawa o te Tai-Tonga Kapa Haka Festival – Southern Region
When: Thursday 30 October, 9am-4pm
Where: Ascot Park Hotel, Cnr Tay Street & Racecourse Road, Invercargill
Watch video of event
Te Hoenga Waka Kapa Haka Festival – Northern Region
When: Saturday 8 November, 9:45am-4pm
Where: Orewa Arts & Events Centre, 80 Riverside Road, Orewa
Watch video of event
Te Wakatini Kapa Haka Festival – Midcentral Region
When: Thursday 13th November, 9am-4pm
Where: Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain, 601 Maungataurari Road, Leamington, Karapiro
Watch video of the event
Te Ngākautaki o ngā Kāhui-maunga Kapa Haka Festival – Central Region
When: Thursday 20 November, 9:30am-4pm
Where: Wairarapa Events Centre, 50 Holloway St, Carterton, Wairarapa
Watch video of event
