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flag New Zealand's top primary school kapa haka event returns for its 25th anniversary, showcasing 62 groups in Tauranga.

flag 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. flag The event, which began in 2000 and became biennial in 2005 due to rising interest, showcases te reo Māori and traditional performance. flag Over 250 groups competed regionally to earn a national spot, with many students making their first national appearance. flag Groups like Te Kura o Te Koutu from Te Arawa have prepared since August, drawing on ancestral and community connections. flag The competition emphasizes cultural pride, identity, and intergenerational learning, highlighting kapa haka’s enduring role in Māori heritage.

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