The 2026 ASB Polyfest Pōwhiri was held Monday 16th March at Te Puea Marae in Māngere and members of our combined Kapa Haka group, Te Akatoki o Te Pae o Rātā were there front and centre. 

As a newly established Kapa haka group, 2025 saw Te Akatoki o Te Pae o Rātā being placed overall winners for division 3 and recipients of 12 taonga (awards). 

This year's pōwhiri saw Te Akatoki return these taonga for division 3 as the look forward to this year's challenge in division 2.  

Good luck to all groups taking the stage for 2026 ASB Polyfest. "Tuu maaia, Tuu rangatira" 

“Titiro whakamuri, kookiri whakamua”

Valelia Te Wao
Te Manu Arataki Maaori - SLT