Kia Kūrapa is a weekend of te reo Māori wānaka for those who are at beginners and intermediate levels. Areas of focus at this wānaka are te reo me ōna tikaka, Kāi Tahu waiata, mōteatea and the kōrero of Kā Roimata (the daughter of Te Maiharanui) and the link between Te Tai o Mahaanui and Awarua tio.

Āhea: 1–3 March (Kahuru-Kai-Paeka) 2013 (Starts Friday 5pm pōwhiri and finishes Sunday at 2pm)
Kai hea: Te Rau Aroha Marae, Awarua (Bluff)
Te utu: $30.00 pakeke (18+), $20.00 rakatahi (15yrs to 17yrs), $20.00 tamariki, $80 whānau (two adults and kids).
Kaiako: Hana O’Regan, Lynne Te Aika, Megan Grace, Janine Tamati-Paratene, Karuna Thurlow, Ariana Stevens, Victoria Weatherall.

We are limited to a maximum of 50 participants. First priority will be given to participants who are registered Ngāi Tahu members. We will provide activities for tamariki but there are limited places. Registration of tamariki is essential! Unregistered tamariki cannot be catered for. Therefore the first 50 to register and pay will confirm a place at this wānaka.

For further information and/or registration forms, please contact Victoria Weatherall on 0800 KAI TAHU or email [email protected]