On Saturday 21st November, the third annual Te Kotuku Cultural Festival took place just down the road at Ruapotaka Marae in Glen Innes.
Primary schools from all over Auckland turned up on a beautiful sunny day to show off their awesome kapa haka skills.
Pt England entered a roopu for the very first time. Tutors Whaea Kiri, Whaea Mary-Anne and Matua Levi worked put in a huge effort with practices and on the day, 15 performers and 2 guitarists took the stage.
A dress rehearsal at school assembly on Friday was a chance to be in front of a live audience. On the day however, Manaia ki te rangi took it to another level and gave it 1000%! The four boys in particular just blew everyone away - what they lacked in numbers they absolutely made up for with sheer kaha!
Kia mau te wehi Manaia ki te rangi!
Check out part of the their performance:
