Te Maurea Whiritoi

Kapa Haka is a very popular Maori 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

For more information, contact Matua Toti Dion West at twest@hbhs.school.nz