Te Whānau O Ngāti Tāwhaki Kapa Haka

Te Whānau O
Ngāti Tāwhaki
Kapa Haka
He Whakatauaki
Whaia e koe te Iti Kahurangi ki te tūohu koe, me Maungateitei
Seek the treasure you most dearly value, if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty Mountain
Taiwanese Cultural Exchange Tour 2015
A wonderful opportunity has become available for a Representative group of
Rangatahi (Māori youth) from Ngāti Tāwhaki Kapa Haka to accompany Hauraki
District council delegate John McIver to the country of Taiwan.
It is our hope to seek funding assistance and sponsorship to send a group of nine
youth and three support whanau to participate and support in the cultural exchange
of our Countries and Communities of Taiwan and mainland China.
Our main focus is to prepare and develop these Rangatahi Youth to become
ambassadors and leaders within their community through the vehicle of Kapa Haka
or Māori performing arts and culture and to enable them an opportunity to engage in
an experience of international relationships with our sister cities.
Our youth predominantly come from Paeroa and for many this will be their first
experience to travel overseas, to represent as delegates and entertain the
communities within Taiwan.
The cultural experience will include differences in cultural practices and traditions,
schools and languages, food, people density, environmental and time differences,
ways of life and artistic performances.
The Taiwan trip will help our Youth develop, learn professionalism, personal growth
and confidence in working with and alongside other cultures to also gain an
understanding of the future relations of our communities. We strive for excellence in
performance as we are representing our Iwi of Hauraki and Aotearoa
The benefits of this trip include
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Commitment and respect from the Children to the Kaiako
Cultural diversity and understanding
Higher achievement
Role models and mentoring
Networking and collaboration
Good citizens and ambassador
Trust responsibility
Maturity
Compassion
Companionship
Manners and code of conduct
Tikanga etiquette
Dedication
The Group has performed publicly at the Waitangi Day Celebrations 2015 held at the
Paeroa Domain and were warmly supported by friends, whanau and community
supporters - a wonderful performance and a highlight of the event.
Recently the group attended the Formosa Cultural Exchange held at the Taiwanese
Academy at Golden Valley Waihi and performed in support of Mayor John Tregidga
opening address to the Taiwanese and Community. The group has also hosted 16
delegates from China at Ngahutoitoi Marae, which included a Wero (traditional
challenge), Haka Powhiri (traditional welcome), Waiata tautoko (support songs),
Kapa Haka performance and Waitressing.
“Ehara taku toa I te toa o te takitahi, ko taku toa I te toa o te takitini”
My aspirations and achievements are not the act of one but of many.
The Whanau believe in the potential of our Rangatahi and in partnership have
provided a safe learning environment to improve the wellbeing of our tamariki
mokopuna and assist in the ongoing revitalisation of Kapa Haka and Te Reo Maori
me ona tikanga in Hauraki and the encouragement of youth returning to our local
marae.
As a whanau we understand the importance of our Rangatahi achieving their goal to
meet the target of $30,000 which is required to assist in the funding of their trip to
Taiwan and it has been this dedication that our supportive whanau and youth have
been quietly working hard in a range of fundraisers.
To date the whanau have
● Hosted and performed for (2) delegate groups from Taiwan and China at
Ngahutoitoi Marae which included a three course meal.
● Stall at Hauraki Maori Culture Festival
● A week long Living Arts Harakeke and Crafts exhibition held in Paeroa
● A Wearable Arts and Crafts Harakeke Fashion show held at Paeroa Memorial
Hall
● Raffles of 3 donated Taonga Maori
● Whanau fundraiser
● Quiz night
We are still in the process of applying to other funding organisations for grants as
well as sponsorship but as a small whanau we are against time and spread pretty
thin.
The date has been set - September 2015 - and once documentation is confirmed we
will have a true estimate of expenses available.
The Kapa Haka performing arts group is available and may assist with
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public and private events
Traditional Powhiri
Traditional Maori performing Arts
Social and Media representation for all potential sponsors endorsing Ngāti
Tāwhaki.
Group Overview
The group (roopu) consists of Tamariki aged from 11 years to 20 years and have
been practicing at venues including Paeroa Central School and local marae
Ngahutoitoi - this includes wānanga marae stayover.
The purpose of these Wānanga is to instil tikanga (traditions and practices), waiata
(song), manaakitanga (sharing and caring), marae (way of living), Whakapapa
(origins), Tāhuhu (history), kotahitanga (unity) and whanaungatanga (whanau
relationships) in preparation for the trip to Taiwan.
Attached profile details the following group that will be travelling:
Travelling Roopu
sponsoring
you
would
Keitha Pokiha (Tutor)
be Rangatahi Youth representatives
also in group based at home
James Te Moananui
Tuatea Chapman Watarawi (Tutor and Cole Te Moananui
Youth Voice of Nga Iwi FM radio station
Saffron Wickliffe
Steven Takotohiwi
Summer De Thierry
Veronica Takotohiwi
Johnson Renata
Courtney Collier
Serena Collier
Kimiora Wickliffe
Alzaviah Te Moananui
Logan Wilson
Colleen Renata (whanau support)
Aroha Wiperi
Steering Committee
Acting Chairperson:
Christina Te Teira
Chairperson:
George Alexander Te Moananui
Communications Officer:
Kahu Pokiha
Secretary:
Dawn Te Teira
Treasurer:
Kimiora Herekuiha
Fundraising Committee:
Colleen Renata, Ngahaka Te Moananui, Naomi Wickliffe
Whanau and parent support
Tasha De Thierry
Jaime Te Moananui
Bridgette Pakinga
James Takotohiwi
Stalina Collier
Mata Collier
BUDGET
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INCOME
Personal contributions
5655.30
Fundraising
9939.35
Sponsorships
10,000.00
Grants – HDC
10,000.00
Grants – other
4780.44
TOTAL INCOME
40,375.09
EXPENSES
Uniforms (performance and dress)
8,762.09
Equipment (performance and travel)
7,068.00
Transport
Airfares (include passports)
Koha/taonga
240.00
24,005.00
300.00
Accommodation
0
Meals
0
Miscellaneous items e.g. ink
0
Administration
0
Contingencies
0
TOTAL EXPENSES
BALANCE
40,375.09
0.00
Whakamutunga
We hope you consider this application for sponsorship and become part of the team
who supports our kaupapa in achieving our goal to send our rangatahi to Taiwan and
share this experience to enhance and empower our youth and embrace the richness
of our cultures that unites each other.
Ways you may assist
● Further fundraiser opportunities within your organisation
● Small donation
● Large donation
Nga mihi me nga manaakitanga