Taiohi Tu
Taiohi Tu has taken great pride in representing Maoritanga throughout Havelock
North High School. As a student run committee, with the help of Te Waka
Awhina, spreading Maoritanga has become our main objective of 2013. As a
year 13 Maori student from Taiohi Tu, I am proud of our achievements and the
obstacles the committee has worked through to further develop Maori Culture.
Events the committee were involved in were the Tangata Maori Pasifika Day,
Kapahaka regional showcase, Nga whakataetae Kapahaka o te Matau a Maui,
Maori Language week, Te Ara Poutama, Nga whakataetae mo nga manu korero
o te Matau a Maui, Ki O’Rahi, and house kapahaka.
The Tangata Maori Pasifika Day started 2013 with a bang. The day was held
to develop friendships and good communication between Tuakana, senior Maori
Students, and Teina, junior Maori Students, through team bonding activities
and the learning of the school Haka and Waiata. Manaakitanga or support was
demonstrated throughout the day.
House Kapahaka was a high for 2013, which involved each house, creating a 10
minute maori performing arts bracket. Each house was led by a member of either
Taiohi Tu or Kapahaka o Maungawharau. Tainui house was led by Albert Ashton
and Shavon Konia, Miro house was led by Sara lee Hape-Franklin, Chelsea
Collins, and Te Wharangi Hapuku. Kauri house was led by Nichole Sherran, and
Rata house by Kyle Hesketh and Te Kotuku Brown. Each leader brought their
own innovative and exciting styles to their performances, and the eventual winner
of the Havelock North High school korowai for 2013 was Tainui House.
Such festive events throughout the year have allowed Taiohi Tu to grow as
a family and learn new ways of spreading Maori Culture through all aspects
of school life. As one of the year 13 Maori representatives of the Taiohi Tu
Committee, I am thankful to have had the opportunity to be involved in this
committee.
On behalf of the year 13 students of Taiohi Tu, we happily leave you with the
quote;
Ko te manu kai ana
Ko te manu kai ana
The bird who drinks
The bird who drinks
Albert Ashton
te miro, nona te ngahere
te matauranga, nona te ao
the nectar of a flower, rules the forest
the nectar of education, rules the world.