Ko Whiri Tika Mai

Ko Whiri Tika Mai Te Whakataetae Kapa Haka ā-Rohe mō ngā Kura Tuatahi o Rangitāne (Manawatū, Horowhenua, Tararua). is open to other schools who wish to join, enhancing our unity.

Naming of our Kaupapa
Rangitāne kaumātua Wiremu Larkins Te Awe Awe & Charles Matenga were approached and gave the event its name.

“Ko Whiri Tika Mai”
The weaving or platting together of all schools within Manawatū, Horowhenua and Tararua, all moving forward in the same waka and in one direction. Ko ‘Whiri Tika Mai’ is the only primary and Intermediate regional kapa haka competition within Rangit

āne ki Manawatū. Therefore Ko Whiri Tika Mai is also a vehicle for promoting kapa haka development. Ko Whiri Tika Mai:
is an inclusive collective of each school and, at the same time, encourages their individuality to come through. The tohu is a visual representation of the two points mentioned above. It depicts a waka moving along, carrying the inaugural seven kura who were initially steering the waka, yet is opened ended, allowing others to come on board. The tohu was given to Ko Whiri Tika Mai by Rangitāne kaumātua, Manu Kawana.

WE NEED 4 MORE KAPA! We are almost there e te hapori! We currently have an incredible 17 kapa registered for our regiona...
08/06/2026

WE NEED 4 MORE KAPA!

We are almost there e te hapori! We currently have an incredible 17 kapa registered for our regional Ko Whiri Tika Mai competition, and we are on the hunt for just 4 more to qualify the maximum of 6 kapa to Te Mana Kuratahi 2027.

Registrations close in just THREE weeks! If your kura is thinking about taking the stage, now is the time to get those forms in.

A special acknowledgement to the amazing kura who have already locked in their spots. We cannot wait to see you all on stage:

Monrad Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga (x2)

Te Kura Tuatahi o Papaioea / Central Normal School

Te Kura Waenga o Taitoko / Levin Intermediate

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Manawatū

Poroutawhao School

Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School (PNINS)

West End School

Ross Intermediate

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tamaki Nui-ā-Rua (x2)

College Street Normal School

Te Kura o te Haonui / Wi******er

Queen Elizabeth College

Awapuni Primary

Riverdale School

North Street School

Will your kura be next? Get in quick e te whānau!

https://forms.gle/Gb6AaoZp6Pes1zCk8

We need 21 kapa, and registrations close on Monday, the 29th of June.Registrations for Ko Whiri Tika Mai (our regional q...
21/05/2026

We need 21 kapa, and registrations close on Monday, the 29th of June.

Registrations for Ko Whiri Tika Mai (our regional qualifier for Te Mana Kuratahi 2027) are officially closing soon, and we cannot accept any late entries!

Thanks to our latest registrations, we now have 13 kapa locked in. This means our rohe now officially qualifies 4 kapa for the National Te Mana Kuratahi festival!

However, we still need more. Our ultimate goal is to reach 21+ registered kapa so we can send 6 kura to represent us in Whāngārei next year!

A massive mihi to the kura who have already committed to the kaupapa:

Monrad Te Kura Waenga o Tirohanga (2 kapa)
Te Kura Tuatahi o Papaioea / Central Normal School
Te Kura Waenga o Taitoko / Levin Intermediate
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Manawatū
Poroutawhao School
Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School (PNINS)
West End School
Ross Intermediate
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tamaki Nui-ā-Rua (2 kapa)
Wi******er School
College Street Normal School

Kia kaha tātou katoa! Please encourage your kura to get on board, and remember, schools are more than welcome to register multiple teams to help us reach our target.

🔗 Register your kapa here: https://forms.gle/3PwQFTme7sSKPuEY6

Let’s get those numbers up and secure those 6 spots for our rohe! 🖤🤍❤️

Ko Whiri Tika Mai - Whakataetae Kapa Haka ā-Rohe 202617th - 18th of NovemberRegistrations close on Monday, the 29th of J...
22/04/2026

Ko Whiri Tika Mai - Whakataetae Kapa Haka ā-Rohe 2026
17th - 18th of November
Registrations close on Monday, the 29th of June.

https://forms.gle/UcQBR4NJjxMHjqbd9

Mōrena e te hapori. On Wednesday, we found out that only 8 kapa were registered for the adult kapa haka regionals, meani...
03/04/2026

Mōrena e te hapori.

On Wednesday, we found out that only 8 kapa were registered for the adult kapa haka regionals, meaning only 2 would qualify for Te Matatini. We are so grateful to the organising committee for agreeing to register another kapa ngahau at the last minute to help push 3 kapa through to Te Matatini.

If you are passionate about supporting all of our hard working kapa and are willing to stand with ‘Te Kapa Tautoko’ on Saturday, 18th of April, please email Lewis Karaitiana ([email protected])

You do not need to be an expert; this kapa is about coming together, having fun, and supporting the kaupapa. You can still perform with another kapa at Te Matatini if you get on stage.

The bracket is nice and easy; you do not have to be an expert. You can learn the waiata online, turn up on the day, and smash it.

Rangitāne upoko ki runga! Tautoko mai

02/04/2026

Tickets for Tangata Rau (Adult Kapa Haka Regional Competition) go on sale tomorrow don’t miss out they will sell fast

Two sessions
Morning session (ngahau kapa)
Afternoon session (competitive kapa)

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