Group gains momentum with national television performanceMYTCHALL BRANSGROVE/STUFF Te Aitarakihi Multi-Cultural Centre whanau, from left, Rere-Maia Unahi, Brenda Warren, Rongomai-Ngakau Unahi, Whaea Iri Wilson, Horowai Unahi and Whaea Ani Haua are celebrating the centre's first kapa haka group performance at the Waitaha Senior Kapa Haka Competition in Christchurch. A South Canterbury kapa haka group is making waves at national level and showcasing the region. The group, based at the Te Aitarakihi Multi-Cultural Centre in Timaru, completed a 25 minute set of seven performances, captured and screened by Māori Television. "The reason why we entered this year was to bring Te Aitarakihi to showcase Aoraki to the wider region. Te Aitarakihi Trust chairwoman Raeleen de Joux said the group was an example of "Maori leadership at its best".

Source: Stuff April 25, 2018 01:41 UTC