At Mākoura College, our Kapa Haka and Polygroup are some of the most talented and passionate performers you'll find anywhere. These groups are made up of talented students who are dedicated to showcasing the beauty and power of Māori and Pasifika culture through song and dance.
Our Kapa Haka group is a force to be reckoned with, with their powerful haka and beautiful waiata bringing audiences to their feet.
Our Polygroup is just as talented, showcasing a wide range of Pacific Island cultures through dance and music. From the graceful movements of Samoan siva to the energetic beats of Tongan tau'olunga, our polygroup is sure to transport you to a world of music and dance unlike any other.
Our Kapa Haka and Polygroup are more than just performers - they're a community. Our students are passionate about sharing their culture with the world, and they work hard to build strong relationships with each other and with their audiences.
Whakataka te hau ki te uru,
Whakataka tō hau ki te tonga.
Kia makinakina ki uta,
Kia mataratara ki tai.
E hi ake ana te ata kura
he tio, he huka, he hauhunga.
Haumi e! Hui e! Taiki e!
The wind swings to the west
then turns to the south, settles down.
Making it prickly cold inland
Making it piercingly cold at sea.
The glowing morning will rise
on ice, on snow, on frost.
Join! Gather! Intertwine!
Tōku kura, tōku Mākoura
Whaia te tika
Kia whai mana taku kura
Whaia te pono
Kia noho pono toku kura
Whaia te aroha
Kia ngakau mahaki e
Kia manawanui
Kia ihumanea
Kia ihuoneone
Kia ita tōku mana
Hui e taiki e.
Rangitūmau, Tararua
ngā pae maunga
pūheke ana
Ruamahanga te awa e
Nei mātou a Mākoura
e maharatia
te rerehua
o Wairarapa……. Te whenua taurikura
Whaia te tika
Whaia te pono
Whaia te aroha
Kia manawanui
O tatou ara
Whakanuia
Mākoura Rd, Masterton
P.O.Box 465, Masterton
Kia Manawanui
Be of a COURAGEOUS and COMPASSIONATE heart