This is a vital pathway for students to safely express themselves and to develop whakawhānaungatanga, which supports individual growth to adapt, lead, manaaki, and work in group settings. The overall goal is to nurture cultural identity within our ākonga (students) where they have the opportunity to tell stories, preserve history, and honour the mātauranga.

Kapa Haka is the vehicle to hold Māori kaupapa such as whakatau, pōwhiri, school and community events, leadership programmes, Tū Rangatira kaupapa, and Te Ahurea Tino Rangatiratanga Kapa Haka competition which is held at the start of term 4. Preparations for this competition are held throughout the year from Term 2.
Our Kapa Haka group is led by Te Ao Haka teacher Huia King and Tāne Tangaroa, with support from renowned Matatini performers Ruki Makiha and Te Ruki Dunn. These skilled leaders bring their high-level expertise and passion for kapa haka to guide and inspire our students.