April 29, 2016
Waahi Paa to host inductees into Tainui Waka Kapa Haka
Huntly-based Taniwharau put up three teams in the recent Tainui Waka kapa haka regional competitions, and they’re still buzzing about the experience.
So much so they’re having a celebration dinner at Waahi Pa this evening at which they will induct the first life members of Tainui Waka Kapa Haka.
Master of ceremonies Hone Haunui Rapana says it will be a special moment for the club’s leader.
"Tomairangi Paki was nominated to be one of the first life members of Tainui Waka Kapa Haka. Her alongside with Joe Harawira have contributed over many many years from the starting of the Tainui Waka Kapa Haka competition, they were a apart of it and being on the board being on the committee to leading their kapa haka their respective groups Whare Wananga O Waikato and Taniwharau," he says.
Hone Haunui Rapana says on highlight of the recent competition was the performance of the Taniwharau Kaumatua Kapa Haka, who earned a standing ovation for a performance that showed they were there to compete and not just make up the numbers.
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