TAONGA PŪORO: CINDY (TE ATA) BATT & CALLUM (MANA SEBUALALA) O’LEARY
Stories and ancient sounds for a contemporary world.
Nightingale Library Memorial
Thursday, 1 May, 12.30 - 1.30 pm Bookings required.
Elma Turner Library
Friday, 2 May, 1.30 - 2.30 pm
IMANI-J
17-year-old Kiwi/Haitian singer songwriter Imani-J started her musical journey at a young age joining primary school kapa haka, choir and band, as well as taking instrument lessons in guitar, piano and voice. Exploring her mixed heritage she is carving out her unique sound and identity in RnB, Neo-Soul and Afro Beat. Releasing her debut EP in 2025 marks the beginning of a new musical era that she is excited to share.
Elma Turner Library
Saturday, 10 May, 2 - 2.30 pm
TE MANA HĀ
Te Mana Hā is a multi-ethnic group of people who live, work and thrive in Te Tau Ihu o te Waka-ā-Maui. As a Kapa Waiata (Choir), they are committed to learning Te Reo Māori. Singing waiata Māori is a way of uplifting the language, supporting its presence in our homes, with our whanau and in our community. Te Mana Hā is a not-for-profit group who have been singing and performing in the community since 2021. The name Te Mana Hā means ‘The empowered breath’.
Elma Turner Library
Saturday, 17 May, 2 - 2.30 pm
TE PĪTAU WHAKAREI KAPA HAKA
Representing Te Kura Tūwaenga o Whakatū - Nelson Intermediate School, the kaupapa of Te Pītau Whakarei Kapa Haka’s roopu is growth. Their kaihaka are growing in their ability to stand as Māori and as global citizens of the world, guided by their tūpuna. Their main goal is to continue growing Te Reo Māori and Kapa Haka within Māori medium education in Te Tauihu and allowing their tamariki to be unapologetically Māori. 'Te Pītau Whakarei - e tere nei i te moana whānui'
Elma Turner Library
Sunday, 25 May, 2 - 2.30 pm
