AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL KAPA HAKA FESTIVAL 2014

Maori Wardens made their first public appearance yesterday at the Australian National Kapa Haka Qualifying Festival . Our stall was set up across from Kiwi Snack Foods. We were all out as a committee and had 5 mins on the stage to share our kaupapa which was really appreciated.

We’ve been going since the 1st of March and the level of interest since has been awesome. Its clear that there is a need for us here in Sydney. Im sure that this isn’t the only place that we are needed but once we’ve set the framework for Sydney I’m sure it can be replicated elsewhere in NSW.

We were blessed to meet some fantastic people and receive expressions of interest from potential Wardens.

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Our Ops Manager – Gareth Ratahi

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Tu Toa – Holding Mau Rakau Wananga in Sydney for our Tane

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There were plenty of apparel options

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Need our contacts pick up a card

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Our Pblic Officer Ema Williams & Ops Manager Gareth Ratahi

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Directly opposite our tent was New Zealand Snack Foods tempting us to indulge

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Kiwi Kreations had their beautiful wares on display. They will be at Taki To a next week if you are interested in finding beautiful products with an Aotearoa flavour

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We’d like to have a Tiki Tour Bus for our mahi. In the meantime we have a little one for you to put a koha in

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Taki Toa Shield. The Challenge is on Saturday the 22nd of March 2014. Come down and show some support for the teams.

 

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