On Thursday 16th November, 2023 Te Piki Kōtuku the Southland Girls High School Junior Kapahaka competed in Ngā Pūtangitangi Kapahaka Junior Kapahaka event. Te Piki Kōtuku were tutored by Meiana Clarke whom within a span of 2 months created a bracket which acknowledged the uniqueness and strength of our Young Māori kōhine.
We wish to acknowledge the love and support from all the students whanau. The kapahaka performance was outstanding, stunning and powerful.
Congratulations to Raiha Blair for wiining first place for the Kaitātaki Kōtiro – best Female Leader at the Tuakana level.
The final results for the whakataetae are below: