Aotearoa Festival of Arts. 1988

Formed three years ago, Te Whānau a Apanui is representing Mātaatua for the second time. Te Whānau a Apanui district has always been renowned for its music and songs, poi and haka especially during the time of WWII.

Led by Hannah Albert (kaitātaki wahine) and Rikirangi Gage (kai tātaki tāne) who tutor the group, assisted by Maaka Jones.

Whakaeke: ‘E koro e tata’

Waiata: ‘E hika ki te kore’

Waiata poi: ‘Tīramarama’ (composed by Emma Rogers)

Waiata a ringa: ‘Koro Te Rangihau’ (composed by Emma Rogers)

Haka: ‘Kārearea tapatū ki raro’ (composed by Rikirangi Gage)

Whakawātea: ‘Ā te tau whakanui’

Waiata whakangahau: ‘Piki mai kake mai rā hōmai te aroha’; ‘Ka panapana’ and ‘I te huri au auē (hine huri mai kia kite atu au)’