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3 weeks ago | teaonews.co.nz | Peata Melbourne

Easter weekend saw the heart of Tūhoe beat proudly once again in Waimana. Despite the wind and rain, Te Hui Ahurei a Tūhoe was a raging success with Ngāti Haka Patuheuheu taking top honors in the 54th anniversary since its inception. Te Hui Ahurei a Tūhoe, the longest-running iwi festival in Aotearoa, draws together generations of whānau and has become the tribe’s cornerstone event. “Ko te kura nui, ko te kura roa, he kura tangata”The beauty of Te Hui Ahurei a Tūhoe lies in its layers.

2 months ago | teaonews.co.nz | Peata Melbourne

Welcome to our new online digital series ‘Kia Wiri!’ We’re talking everything haka. Some kōrero may surprise you. Kapa Haka styles, choreography and expressions have developed and changed over the years and some will argue it’s part and parcel of a living and thriving culture and practice. This episode examines the delicate balance between preserving tradition and embracing innovation.

2 months ago | teaonews.co.nz | Peata Melbourne

Nau mai ki ngā kōhinga kōrero haka o te wā. Welcome to our new online digital series ‘Kia Wiri!’ In Kapa Haka competitions, the issue of multiple groups sharing equal recognition for top awards can be a complex and contentious one. When several teams achieve the same score and are awarded first place, questions arise about fairness, representation, and the true meaning of victory.

2 months ago | teaonews.co.nz | Peata Melbourne

Nau mai ki te hōtaka pae pāhopori o Kia Wiri! He hōtaka ka ruku atu ai ki ngā kaupapa maha o te ao haka. Kia Wiri! is a new online digital series dedicated to all things haka. Get ready for some kōrero that might surprise you!In Episode 4, we discuss the power of singing. Singing isn’t judged in its full entirety in competitive haka, with the exception, of course, of the choral item. The vocal element is key to any powerful haka performance – but is there adequate recognition of vocal prowess?

2 months ago | teaonews.co.nz | Peata Melbourne

Nau mai ki te hōtaka pae pāhopori o Kia Wiri! He hōtaka ka ruku atu ai ki ngā kaupapa maha o te ao haka. Kia Wiri! is a new series dedicated to all things haka. Get ready for some kōrero that might surprise you!In Episode 3, we explore the role of poi and weaponry in competition, examining its influence on strategy to wow audiences and judges. Our panel of experts discusses whether these qualities are properly and appropriately acknowledged in haka competitions.