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Performers at the 2014 New Zealand Post Kaumātua Kapa Haka © Te Papa

The magic of Kaumātua Kapa Haka

Charles Ropitini shares his thoughts on New Zealand Post Kaumātua Kapa Haka The NZ Post Kaumātua Kapa Haka Festival is an annual favourite for many Wellingtonians and visitors to Wellington experiencing the magic of Matariki, our indigenous New Year festival. For me personally, it is my favourite weekend of theRead more

By: Te Papa

On: 2 Jul 2015

In: Māori

Kaumātua Kapa Haka is back – 12 and 13 June 2010.

Were you one of the hundreds who came to the Museum or watched online last year? Make sure you pencil Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 June 2010 in your diary – Kaumātua Kapa Haka is back for Matariki! Come and watch the grace, elegance and beauty of senior Māori performingRead more

By: Te Papa

On: 27 Apr 2010

In: Māori, Pacific