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New Zealand's top primary school kapa haka event returns for its 25th anniversary, showcasing 62 groups in Tauranga.
Te Mana Kuratahi, New Zealand’s premier primary school kapa haka competition, returns to Tauranga from November 3 to 7 for its 25th anniversary, featuring 62 groups from 17 regions.
The event, which began in 2000 and became biennial in 2005 due to rising interest, showcases te reo Māori and traditional performance.
Over 250 groups competed regionally to earn a national spot, with many students making their first national appearance.
Groups like Te Kura o Te Koutu from Te Arawa have prepared since August, drawing on ancestral and community connections.
The competition emphasizes cultural pride, identity, and intergenerational learning, highlighting kapa haka’s enduring role in Māori heritage.
El evento de kapa haka de las escuelas primarias más importantes de Nueva Zelanda regresa para su 25 aniversario, presentando 62 grupos en Tauranga.