“Tū hikitia, tū hāpainga, Te mana o Te Kawerau ā Maki.” – Raise the prestige authority of Te Kawerau ā Maki.
On Saturday 5th April, Te Rerenga Wāna performed at the annual ASB Polyfest which is held at the Manukau Sports Bowl. It was hosted this year by Ngā Puna o Waiōrea.
After retaining our spot in Division One at last year’s ASB Polyfest, Te Rerenga Wāna had the privilege of competing on Saturday 5th April to compete at the annual event. The group set out with two goals in mind: to win the Haka Taparahi (Female Haka) section and to place in the top 12, ensuring they stay in Division One next year.
Te Rerenga Wāna met both these goals. They placed first in the Haka Taparahi and finished 11th Overall.
We would like to thank all the tutors, teachers, and parents who helped us during this campaign. ‘Te amorangi ki mua, te hapai ō ki muri’. Te Rerenga Wāna is going from strength to strength because of you all.
We look forward to welcoming all new faces for our Ahurea campaign in Term 3!
If you missed the performance, you can watch it On Demand here: https://www.maoriplus.co.nz/show/division-1-day-4-asb-polyfest-2025/play/6371058666112
By Maddi Gerbes
Photography by Ben Campbell / BC Photography