Presented by Tumutumuwhenua Cultural Trust. In partnership with Auckland Live. Supported by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
Poumatua is a three-day celebration of the birth of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Experience spectacular kapa haka, inspiring stories, vibrant markets, authentic Māori culture and unforgettable entertainment as we celebrate Auckland’s past, present and future.
Nau mai. Haere mai.
Learn more about each event:
Te Kahu Tōpuni Kapa Haka Festival | Thu 17 and Fri 18 Sep | Auckland Town Hall
A vibrant celebration of tamariki, culture and identity, the Te Kahu Tōpuni Kapa Haka Festival brings together primary schools from across Auckland in a joyful, non-competitive showcase of kapa haka.
Tuku Iho | Golden Years of Kapa Haka | Sat 19 Sep | Auckland Town Hall
Experience the timeless excellence of Māori performing arts as four legendary kapa haka groups (Waihīrere, Te Waka Huia, Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Te Rōpū Manutaki) unite for one unforgettable day.
Mākete Whātua | Thu 17 and Fri 18 Sep | Marae Atea in Aotea Square
Discover handcrafted taonga, contemporary Māori art, fashion, gifts and delicious kai while meeting local makers and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of Aotea Square. A welcoming marketplace where culture, community and creativity come together.
Te Kahu Tōpuni Kapa Haka Festival
THE STAGE BELONGS TO THE NEXT GENERATION
The Te Kahu Tōpuni Kapa Haka Festival is a joyful celebration of tamariki, culture and identity, bringing together primary schools from across Auckland in a vibrant, non-competitive festival of kapa haka.
Through waiata, haka, poi and mōteatea, young performers celebrate the stories of Tāmaki Makaurau. Filled with pride, energy and heart, this is a festival where confidence grows, friendships flourish, and the future of kapa haka shines brightly. This is an opportunity for kura to strengthen relationships with tangata whenua by learning narratives that pertain to these very lands and remember and commemorate the beginnings of our beautiful city, Auckland.
Te Kahu Tōpuni Kapa Haka Festival - where young voices become tomorrow’s legacy, where young people build connections to one another, and to the place they call home.
This event is part of the Poumatua Festival which is a three-day celebration of the birth of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
TUKU IHO | Golden Years of Kapa Haka
Experience the timeless excellence, artistry and mana of Māori performing arts as four legendary kapa haka groups come together for one unforgettable showcase.
Tuku Iho celebrates the passion, dedication and legacy of some of Aotearoa’s most iconic kapa haka groups .. performers whose voices, movement and stories have inspired generations and continue to shape the future of kapa haka.
Featuring five legendary groups:
Waihirere
Ngāti Rangiwewehi
Te Rōpū Manutaki
Te Waka Huia
Auckland Anglican Māori Club
Join us for this very special showcase from 9.00am–1.00pm on Saturday, 19 September.
The event will be opened by Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki, setting the cultural foundation for what promises to be a powerful celebration of kapa haka, whakapapa and legacy.
NŌ TE REANGA HOU TE PAPA WHAKATŪWAEWAE
He hui whakamānawa Te Taiopenga Kapa Haka Te Kahu Tōpuni i ngā tamariki, te ahurea, me te tuakiritanga e whakakotahi nei i ngā kura tuatahi o Tāmaki ki tētahi hui ngangahau whakataetae kore.
Mā te waiata, te haka, te poi, me te mōteatea e whakanuitia ai ngā kōrero tuku iho o Tāmaki e ngā tamariki. Ko tā te taiopenga nei he whakatupu māia, he whakatupu whanaungatanga, e eke ai ngā mahi kapa haka ki Tāmaki. He angitutanga tēnei hui e tata ai te noho a ngā kura ki te tāngata whenua o Tāmaki i ngā akoranga e whakamaharatia ai ngā whenua me te whānautanga mai o tō tātou taone rerehua.
Te Taiopenga Kapa Haka Te Kahu Tōpuni – he reo rangatahi, he whakarerenga anamata, e tūhonohono ai ngā rangatahi, me te tūhono ki te whenua e kīa nei ko te kāinga.
Ko te hui nei, he wāhanga nō te taiopenga nui toru-rā, e whakamānawa ana i te whānautanga o Akarana.
He kaupapa mahitahi ki a Auckland Live. E tautokona nei e Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
Nau mai. Haere mai.
