The Road to Te Matatini

G Wairangi joins Hatea in Whangārei. He’s learning about Waiata Tira which is the choral song, a heavenly sound to the ears.

G Wairangi is in Auckland with group Manutaki. He’s learning about Whakaeke which is the big entrance of a Kapa Haka performance.

G Wairangi is in Taupō with Te Hekenga a Rangi learning about Mōteatea, the chant which is the most ancient element of a Kapa Haka performance.

G Wairangi joins Ngati Rangiwewehi in Awahou. In this episode he learns about Waiata a Ringa – the song with actions.

G Wairangi is with Te Pou o Mangataawhiri in Hamilton. In this episode he attempts to learn poi – this is the element of a Kapa Haka performance where the wahine get to show their skills.

G Wairangi is with Te Taha Tu in West Auckland learning about haka the most well-known part of a Kapa Haka performance.