Matariki Celebration of Kapa Haka, Music & Dance
      The Turner Centre, Ngati Rehia and Pacific Dance NZ presentMatariki Celebration of Kapa Haka, Music & Dance

      Matariki Celebration of Kapa Haka, Music & Dance

      With Ngati Rehia Community Kapa Haka Group, Shapes in the Clouds dance performance and the Vanuatu String Band

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      Turner Centre

      43 Cobham Road

      Kerikeri, New Zealand

      When

      Sun 22 Jun 2025

      Running Time

      1:30

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      Join us for a Matariki Celebration of Kapa Haka, Music & Dance, a vibrant showcase of culture, talent, and community.

      This special event will be hosted by the Ngati Rehia Community Kapa Haka Group, who will present their finale from the 8-week Kapa Haka programme led by Rawi Pere, Crystal Harden, Sophia Thomas, Denny Harden, and Daniel Kaiawe. Experience the dynamic essence of kapa haka, encompassing haka, poi, choral pieces, action songs, and entry waiata, as participants take the stage before their friends and whanau.

      Next on the bill is ‘Shapes in the Clouds,’ the premiere work by dancer, actor, and stunt artist Andy Tilo-Faiaoga. This humorous and heartwarming show is inspired by the imaginative visions of a budding superhero—his 11-year-old son, Dallas Tilo-Faiaoga, who is of Samoan and Ngapuhi descent. Presented in partnership with Pacific Dance NZ, this captivating dance theatre production weaves together movement, song, poetry, and media, delving into the dreams of a father and his adventurous son. As Dallas makes his debut as a writer and choreographer alongside his dad, this intergenerational work promises to enchant audiences of all ages and has been selected for the Pacific Dance Festival in June 2025.

      Rounding out the celebration, enjoy the lively rhythms of the Vanuatu String Band, comprised of local RSE workers from Kainui. Their vibrant performance will feature traditional songs, including a unique rendition of "Tutira Mai Nga Iwi." Join us in celebrating community and culture!
       
      This performance was made possible with the support of the Bay of Islands Whangaroa Community Board and Pacific Dance NZ.