Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 15, 2024 3:29:16 GMT 12
NUMBER OF KAPA HAKA TEAMS GROWING IN TE WAIPOUNAMU
Kapa haka teams in Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui, a district at the top of the South Island, are preparing for their upcoming regional competitions in a climate that has had a significant growth of kapa haka teams established in the region.
Te Matatini Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Mauī delegate Tom Alesana says competitive kapa haka teams have doubled in primary school, secondary school, and senior groups in the region within the past five years. He attributes the growth to the local governing committee focusing on developing and nurturing kaupapa Māori initiatives.
“The establishment of kura kaupapa Māori, the higher number of tamariki in Māori medium education, and iwi reo revitalisation have been a large driver of this development,” says Alesana....
www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/number-of-kapa-haka-teams-growing-in-te-waipounamu/U4JEAEL5UNC7RNM2GXAELMHG2U/
Kapa haka teams in Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui, a district at the top of the South Island, are preparing for their upcoming regional competitions in a climate that has had a significant growth of kapa haka teams established in the region.
Te Matatini Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Mauī delegate Tom Alesana says competitive kapa haka teams have doubled in primary school, secondary school, and senior groups in the region within the past five years. He attributes the growth to the local governing committee focusing on developing and nurturing kaupapa Māori initiatives.
“The establishment of kura kaupapa Māori, the higher number of tamariki in Māori medium education, and iwi reo revitalisation have been a large driver of this development,” says Alesana....
www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/number-of-kapa-haka-teams-growing-in-te-waipounamu/U4JEAEL5UNC7RNM2GXAELMHG2U/