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Te Tihi Akoako
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Get to Know Us
Te Tihi Akoako is our dedicated tutoring team committed to nurturing our wānanga and fostering a love for Māori performing arts. We organize engaging learning experiences and fundraisers to support our Pūāwhe community. With the backing of Te Waru, our core group, our tutors are passionate about sharing the benefits of Māori culture and arts. Come and get to know us!
Ngā Kaiako
Arana-Kotuku Hughes
POU TĀNE/Male Tutor
Ngāti Apakura/Maniapoto/Tūwharetoa
Sylvia Meti Shelby Hughes
POU WAHINE/Female Tutor
Waikato-Maniapoto, Tūwharetoa, Ngāpuhi
Te Waru assist the tutors of Pūāwhe Kapa Haka, serving as the core group and creative team. They are dedicated to enhancing the performance through their expertise in vocals, drills, mau rākau, and actions, while creating captivating routines. Their passion and commitment bring life to each performance, ensuring a powerful and engaging experience for all involved.
Te Waru.
Lana McCarrol
Choreographer
Anthony Toia
Te reo Wharauroa/
Vocal Assist
Poupatate & Leejay Jerry
Mau Pūāwhe/Poutoko Tāne
Te Tū Tahuaroa/Actions Assist
Nicole Corromandel
Mau Pūāwhe - Poutoko Wahine
Zharvayne Rawiri
Te reo Wharauroa/Vocal Assist
Brenda Rawiri
Director - Tari o te Ora/Kākahu