Apr 17, 2016 · Tūhoe rōpū, Te Waimana Kaaku were the second to last rōpū to take the Mataatua Regional stage. The group was established in 1971 to participate in Te Hui Ahurei a Tūhoe, a biannual event that that gives Tūhoe descendants the chance to come together and celebrate their unique identity.

Mar 22, 2023 · Waimana was set to host the Ahurei back in 2020 before Covid-19 crashed down only three weeks out from the event. This year 18 teams from around the country will gather over Easter weekend for a programme of kapa haka, sport and debate.

The sound of kapa haka echoed across Rotorua International Stadium as day one of the city's first Tuhoe festival in 47 years began this morning.

Feb 3, 2025 · More than 30,000 people are expected to descend on Waimana in the Eastern Bay of Plenty for Te Hui Ahurei o Tūhoe, with BayTrust announcing a $10,000 grant to help stage this year’s biennial...

Te Hui Ahurei a Tūhoe is a festival that was created in 1971 by John Rangihau for the Iwi nation Ngāi Tūhoe. Kapa haka teams that come from the Iwi nation perform and Tūhoe people gather to celebrate.

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This kapa hapa (traditional Māori performing arts) group includes children from Waimana School. They were performing at the Te Hui Ahurei a Tūhoe festival at Rūātoki in 2003. This two-yearly event plays an important part in connecting young Tūhoe people to their culture.

Over 30,000 people are expected to descend on Waimana Te Hui Ahurei o Tūhoe, with BayTrust announcing a $10,000 grant to help stage this year’s biennial kapa haka and sporting festival.

Growing up in Waimā as a Waitangi performer. “Sometimes being on the grounds feels mamae.” 19-year-old Awatea is a dedicated kapa haka performer from the close-knit Waimā community, in the Hokianga area of Northland. After leaving school at …

Apr 6, 2023 · Te Hui Ahurei a Tūhoe began yesterday with golf at Te Teko and continued this morning with the pōwhiri before the first of the kapa haka took the stage. Sports will begin on Saturday with the final day wrapping up the festival on Sunday.