The Cromwell Kahui Ako kapa haka night saw the Cromwell College gymnasium packed out as pre-school-aged children through to teenagers performed a collection of waiata.
Cromwell Kahui Ako is a Community of Learning that encompasses the town’s six early learning centres, three primary schools and Cromwell College.
Cromwell College principal and Kahui Ako kapa haka organiser Mason Stretch said the event was first held last year for Matariki and was strongly supported in the schools and by whanau.
The event was about celebrating the sense of community kapa haka and Te Au Maori, and the connection between kura (schools) and the community, he said.
"It has a lovely feel — [it’s] the opportunity to present the tikanga maori, and kapa haka with our region."
"[It’s] that sense of togetherness — that sense of community learning together."
