16/09/2026
To celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, we’re sharing an interesting detail from within our building.
Our stage curtains feature a design that captures the essence of Kapa Haka. Look closely and you’ll see the kaakahu and piupiu worn by performers, alongside symbols that represent elements of the performance. The three horizontal lines represent the types of weaponry used on stage; the niho taniwha represent the poi; the two upward-facing lines represent the tiitii toorea; and the triangles reflect the formations used by kapa haka groups during their performances. Every element of this design represents Taanerore and Hinereehia, celebrating movement, expression and the rich traditions of kapa haka.
E whakatiinana ana teenei tohu i ngaa aahuatanga katoa o te Kapa Haka. He kaakahu, he taatua, he piupiu hoki te hanga o teenei tohu, kaa kite i ngaa raarangi ee toru e tiitahataha ana e tohu ana I ngaa momo raakau (patu, mere, tewhatewha, taiaha, tiiraakau etc). E tohu ana ngaa niho taniwha i ngaa poi, aa e tohu ana ngaa raarangi ee 2 e toro whakarunga ana i ngaa tiitii toorea. E tohu ana ngaa tapatoru i ngaa nekehanga aa-kapa. Naa, ko ngeenei mea katoa he whakaatiinana ana i ngaa mahi o Taanerore me Hinereehia, ngaa atua o te Kapa Haka.
