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
2^nd overall in Tainui
1^st for Te Reo
1^st for Mōteatea
1^st for Waiata ā-ringa

2016
5^th overall in the country
1^st equal for Te Reo
1^st equal for Waiata ā-ringa
1^st equal for Haka
1^st equal for Kaitātaki Taane

2017
2^nd overall in Tainui
1^st for Waiata Tira
1^st for Kaitātaki Wahine
1^st for Whakawātea

2018 
5^th overall in the country
2^nd for Kākahu
3^rd for Kaitātaki Wahine
3^rd for Whakaeke
3^rd for Whakawātea

2019

2^nd overall in the country

1^st for Waiata Tira

1^st for Kākahu

1^st for Kaitātaki Wahine

1^st for Kaitātaki Tāne

1^st for Reo-ā-tuhi

1^st for Reo-ā-waha

1^st for Whakaeke

1^st for Whakawātea

 

2^nd for Whaikōrero

2^nd for Mōteatea

2^nd for Poi

 

3^rd Waiata ā -ringa

For more information, contact Matua Stefan West at swest@hbhs.school.nz