Te Kapa Puāwai of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi Marae are Te Mana Kuratahi national primary school kapa haka champions for 2023, making them the first group to win the title an unprecedented four times.

Hoani Waititi Marae is an urban marae located in West Auckland, New Zealand. The marae acts as a community hub for the Urban Māori population of West Auckland, and is the site of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi, one of the first Kura Kaupapa Māori established in New Zealand.

Today she will arrive on Hoani Waititi marae from 11 am to allow West Auckland whānau and whānau whānui to pay tribute to our favourite priest, Kuia, Kōhanga teacher and number one cheerleader to many.

Nov 23, 2023 · Hoani Waititi is a well-known, respected rangatira and educationalist. He was concerned about the assimilation policies that were working to strip Māori of their language, culture and identity. He saw education as a way of helping Māori stand strong in their mana.

Welcome to "Our Story" – a captivating journey into the rich history and cultural heritage of Hoani Waititi Marae. Immerse yourself in a tapestry of captivating history videos that chronicle the establishment and evolution of this sacred Marae.

Te Aho Matua o ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori o Aotearoa is a philosophical statement of Māori cultural and spiritual beliefs, values and practices, which is the defining diagnostic feature of all Kura Kaupapa Māori. Kia mārama rawa te hunga whakaako ki te ahua o te tangata,Katahi ano ka taea hanga kaupapa whakaako mo te hunga tamariki.

Hoani Waititi marae, emerged as a result of the conflict occurring in Te Atatu. The marae became the “bastion for those who were stuck in the cities”. At the time, a strong Māori community were living and engaged in many cultural activities in urban Te Atatu, including kapa haka, Te Waka Huia and Te Rōpū Manutaki. There was also a good

Welcome to a Hoani Waititi Marae - our purpose is to provide a centre for Māori, language, culture and practice. A place of learning that provides a Māori perspective on the world. Hoani Waititi Marae is named after Hoani Retimana Waititi, a descendant of Te Whānau-a-Apanui Iwi, originating from Kuaetangohia.

Hoani Waititi is one of the first pan-tribal marae in the country. The marae acts as a community hub for the Urban Māori population of West Auckland, and is the site of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi, one of the first Kura Kaupapa Māori established in New Zealand.

Ours is a bustling and active urban marae that serves the greater Māori community in West Auckland. We also have two kōhanga reo (Māori immersion early childcare centres) and housing units for our kaumātua and kuia (elders). The primary language of our marae community is …