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Kapa haka group seeks new outfits

Local Matters

July 2, 2018 12:00am

Local Matters


Jul 2, 2018 12:00am

Rapid school growth has prompted Kaiwaka School to seek community support for its thriving kapa haka cultural group. More than 95 per cent of school pupils participate in the performing arts troupe, leading to a shortage of flax costumes (piupiu). Costumes that are available are more than 20 years old. The school is eager to buy more handcrafted piupiu that honour the performers’ mana and accomplished performance. The school’s Board of Trustees has pledged to cover half the cost of the new costumes and hopes the community will cover the rest. A GiveaLittle page has been set up to raise the additional funds. givealittle.co.nz/cause/piupiu-for-kaiwaka-school-kapa-haka-group

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