July 28, 2016
Final nine for schools’ kapa
A blow for west Auckland, with Hoani Waititi failing to make the final nine of the secondary schools kapa haka competitions in Taradale.
Tamaki Makaurau’s hopes will instead be carried by Nga Puna o Waiorea and Nga Tapuwae.
Reigning champions Rakaumangamanga from Huntly get to defend their title.
They’re up third after Hamilton’s Nga Taiatea and Raukura, which combines Rotorua Boys and Girls High Schools.
Other finalists are Gisborne’s Te Manawa Tahi, Te Maurea Whiritoi, which includes Hamilton Boys and Girls High School students, Whakatane High School, with Te Piringa from Palmerston North closing the day.
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