Nga mihi tino nui ki a koutou katoa. This panui is to advise that Ngati Pikiao will be holding an inter-hapu/marae kapa haka competition in late June / early July 2011.
Following a hui at Tapuaeharuru on 30 March, a working party was set up to co-ordinate/organize and facilitate the Competition.
The working party met on 5 April and from that hui, the following information is now being disbursed to Ngati Pikiao, in order that tutors/participants/whanau/hapu can begin organizing their respective roopu.
Regular updates will be sent out to the Iwi from the working party.
KEY CONTACTS to join a hapu/marae kapa haka roopu:
1. Ngati Hinekura Whare tupuna; Houmaitawhiti
- Mapihi Raharuhi: 021741413
2. Ngati Hinerangi/Hinekiri Whare tupuna; Rangitihi
- Hakopa Paul: 0211129286
3. Ngati Paruaharanui Whare tupuna; Kahumatamomoe and Paruaharanui
- Rehua Mihaka: 0210488877
4. Ngati Te Takinga Whare tupuna; Te Takinga
- Rehua Mihaka: 0210488877
5. Ngati Rongomai Whare tupuna; Nga Pumanawa e Waru
- Paora Te Rangi: (07) 3627899
6. Ngati Rangiunuora Whare tupuna; Rangiunuora and Uenukumairarotonga
- Anaru Kameta: 0276441107 or 0210465249
- Jade Kameta: 02102734365
7. Ngati Hinekura Whare tupuna; Hinekura
- Brennan Hohepa: 0211674519
- Raukura Hohepa: (07) 3627143 or 0278492060
8. Ngati Tamateatutahi/Kawiti Whare tupuna; Uruika
- Merekara Gardiner: 0210532995
- Amo Whata: 0273102093
COMPETITION RULES
1. Performance Participation
- Participation is open to nga uri o Ngati Pikiao Iwi
2. Performance Composition
- Waiata tira Choral (optional)
- Whakaeke EntryMoteatea E Muri Ahi (kupu attached)
- Waiata a ringa
- Poi
- Haka To be advised by Te Ariki Morehu (The working party will co-ordinate a time and date for tutors to meet with Te Ariki where he will whakamarama the haka)
- Whakawatea Exit
Note: The same moteatea and haka will be performed by each hapu/marae.
The remaining items will be at the discretion of the tutor.
3. Performance/Stage Time
- 30 minutes with choral
- 25 minutes without choral
4. Hapu/marae Numbers
- Minimum of 25 performers with no limit on maximum
5. Age Limit
- 14 years and older
6. Performers Attire/dress/uniform
- Whether it is traditional or contemporary, each roopu is required to wear the same uniform.
7. Judging
- Each roopu is asked to nominate two judges from their respective hapu/marae
8. Competition Date & Venue
- The competition date is yet to be confirmed, but it is likely that it will be held in late June or early July.
- The venue is yet to be confirmed
From the Working Party – Paora Te Rangi, Moewaka Trotman, Amo Whata, Mapihi Raharuhi, Tui Ransfield and Pare Merito
RULES R WRITTEN BUT YET NOT ALL ARE APPLIED? CONFUSED
7 MARAE’S = 12 JUDGES (ALL READY 2 MANY)
ATTIRE = DIFFERENT COLOURED BLANKETS (MAYBE NEXT YEAR DIFFERENT COLOUR
– BODESSES,PIUPIUS,HAIR ETC)
AGE = ALLOW THE ODD 3 0R 4 MAYBE UNDER 14
mean, looks good, i'l dust my poi's off, haha