Te Maurea Whiritoi
Kapa Haka is a very popular Māori performing arts tradition. It enhances the wairua (spirit) and encompasses a holistic learning approach. All levels of development of the body, mind, spiritual and social are encouraged through the art. Kapa Haka is now recognised as a worthy qualification and depending on the numbers, students can gain credits through this medium.
HBHS combines with HGHS as Te Maurea Whiritoi to provide a full Kapa Haka ropu. Students enjoy Kapa Haka on both a competitive and non-competitive level and many attend to enjoy positive interaction with others, establishing friendships and gaining valuable skills.
The Kapa Haka team always welcomes new members to the group. It is an activity which runs all year at the school.
Recent Achievements
2015
2nd overall in Tainui
1st for Te Reo
1st for Mōteatea
1st for Waiata ā-ringa
2016
5th overall in the country
1st equal for Te Reo
1st equal for Waiata ā-ringa
1st equal for Haka
1st equal for Kaitātaki Taane
2017
2nd overall in Tainui
1st for Waiata Tira
1st for Kaitātaki Wahine
1st for Whakawātea
2018
5th overall in the country
2nd for Kākahu
3rd for Kaitātaki Wahine
3rd for Whakaeke
3rd for Whakawātea
2019
2nd overall in the country
1st for Waiata Tira
1st for Kākahu
1st for Kaitātaki Wahine
1st for Kaitātaki Tāne
1st for Reo-ā-tuhi
1st for Reo-ā-waha
1st for Whakaeke
1st for Whakawātea
2nd for Whaikōrero
2nd for Mōteatea
2nd for Poi
3rd Waiata ā -ringa
For more information, contact Matua Stefan West at swest@hbhs.school.nz