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An exciting Haka of Muriwhenua Kapa Haka.
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Thousands of people enjoy three days from Kapa Haka, Kai and connect in one of Northland’s largest cultural events.
The Te āhuareka Biennial Festival of NGāti Hine, held in ōtiria Marae, near Morewa, is described as “a celebration of all things Ngāti Hine”.
The 2025 program includes music, children’s activities, dozens of Kai tents pumping favorites like Chowder, Hāngī and Chop Suey, a distinct dialect of Ngāti Hine, genealogy workshops, panel discussions, touch rugby and even a golf tournament.
However, Big Drawcard is the chance to see Northland’s main groups of Kapa Haka, some of which have just competed in Matatini, described as the Haka Kapa Olympics.
When the festival ends on Sunday, it is expected that more than 5000 people have passed through the Marae gates.
Waerenga Te Kaha, from Morewa, opens the Kapa Haka program, based on Saturday.
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Ngātiwai Kaumātua Kapa Haka artists prove age is not a barrier to play a good show.
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Ngāti Hine’s merchandise is always popular at the festival.
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Christine Koni, from the Morewa catering company Kia Haanga, prepares the Suey Chop.
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Viani Stokes, twelve, on the left, presents itself with ōtiria Marae Kapa Haka.
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Varron Armstrong steals the show with ōtiria Marae Kapa Haka.
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Te Puawai Walters performs with ōtiria Marae Kapa Haka.
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A young festival frequent applied to his Moko Kauaae.
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Moko Kauae, with glitter, was a success in children.
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Waiōmio Marae artists keep Kawe Mate in memory of the deceased.
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Artists of Muriwhenua Kapa Haka, Fresh from Matatini.
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The artists of Muriwhenua Kapa Haka show why they impressed in Matatini.
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Muriwhenua’s set was sprinkled with humor and passion.
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Muriwhenua Kapa Haka artists show their ability with POI.
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An exciting Haka of Muriwhenua Kapa Haka.
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Muriwhenua in complete Haka mode.
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Kiritopa Henare, Pou Whakahaere (leader) and founder of Muriwhenua Kapa Haka.
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Dena-Maree Hemara (Te Mahurehure) performs with Muriwhenua Kapa Haka.
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Festival goers appreciate Kai and vibrations.
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Hātea Kapa Haka de Pehiāweri Marae, near Whangārei.
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Hātea Kapa Haka artists prove their ability with POI.
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An exciting Haka of Hātea, from Pehiāweri Marae de Whangārei.
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Barney Cooper asks a Haka with Hātea Kapa Haka.
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Tamela Dunn performs with Hātea Kapa Haka.
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Te Marino Pickering, four, is waiting for his turn on stage.
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The land of ōtiria Marae is full of people enjoying the Kapa Haka.
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Isaiah Ngāti Kawa Apiata, Ngāti Rahiri, Te Matarahurahu Kapa Haka, based on Tei Marae in Waitangi.
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Te Marino Pickering, four, follows the movements during a presentation of Ngāti Kawa, Ngāti Rahiri, Matarahurahu Kapa Haka.
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Muritere Apiata presents itself with ngāti kawa, ngāti rahiri, té matarahurahu kapa haka, based on te ti tii marae in waitangi.
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Hūhana Lyndon, Skye Kimura and Sara Reihana-Tara take a photographic memory.
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You Puu to Whangarei introduces itself to Te āhuareka, fresh from Matatini.
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