Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini – My strength is not my own but the strength of many. 

On Monday, 15 September, the Baradene whānau gathered for the Māori Graduation dinner. It was a wonderful celebration of our Year 13 Māori students' culture and achievements in te reo and kapa haka.  

Kei runga noa atu koutou - you are all amazing! 

The kapa haka awards were presented to those who had been outstanding in each of the categories.

Another fantastic year of kapa haka. Mauri ora.

Te Taonga o te Kotuku
Best newcomer to Kapa Haka
Caitlin Watene
Nayra Bailey
Okea Ururoatia
Most Improved in Kapa Haka
Ruby Randell
Pukenga Rangatira
Performance skills in Kapa Haka
Sienna Nikorima
Jaime McCafferty Award

He Tohu Whakamiha Ki Te Kapa Haka

Acknowledging the recipient’s Maoritanga; her strong leadership skills and high regard for the art of Kapa Haka.
Pania Henare
Te Amorangi ki mua
for Leadership of Kapa Haka
Helena Dunn

Photos of the event are available to view on the portal.