Ngā Manu Pūtohe is a passionate Kapa Haka group for Rangatahi, dedicated to preserving and promoting Māori culture through traditional and contemporary performances.
Based in Logan, Brisbane, Australia, Ngā Manu Pūtohe provides a safe and supportive environment for our youth to engage in meaningful connections, the development of Māori performing arts, and embark on personal growth journeys that translate to the stage.
Our group is composed of talented young individuals aging from 7 years old to 19 years. Through a blend of whakawhanaungatanga (relationship building), mentorship, and collaborative activities, aim to inspire each participant to explore their identity as Māori, strengthen their teamwork abilities, and cultivate their passion for Kapa Haka.
Ngā Rōpu Kapa Haka
Te RōpūTPīpīwharauroa
Pēpi - Grade 2 to 4
Te Rōpū Pīpīwharauroa is the youngest rōpu within Ngā Manu Pūtohe and is designed to teach our tamariki with great attention, care and fun.
It serves as an entry point for many of our kaihaka and has been thoughtfully created to nurture and support our youngest members.
Ngā Manu Torea
Teina - Grade 5 to 8
In Torea, our teina rōpu, we teach our tamariki that kapa haka is more than performance—it is a journey of identity, confidence, and connection.
We explore the beauty of Māori culture through waiata, haka, poi, and storytelling.
As they learn, they grow in confidence, develop discipline, and build strong bonds through whanaungatanga (relationships) and manaakitanga (support and care for others).
Whether they're fluent in te reo or just starting out, every child is supported and celebrated.
Ngā Manu Huia
Tuakana - Grade 9 to 12+
Ngā Manu Huia is created to support our young adults in learning with clarity, control, and refined discipline.
Each session is tailored to meet the needs of both individuals and the rōpu allowing for personal growth and group development before we dive deeper into our performance bracket.
What to expect for 2025
Noho x 2
A representation of being on a marae and what it is like to be home.
Incorporating hauora, exercise, routine, karakia in the morning, mealtimes and end of the night.
Our hope is to teach and learn new compositions for our tamariki.
Three days of kai, wananga, and whanaungatanga.
Showcase
A day dedicated solely to our Ngā Manu Pūtohe tamariki and whānau.
An opportunity for our tamariki to take the stage and share the results of their hardwork and dedication through the year by performing their entire bracket to their families.
Tamariki receive a Certificate of Completion and acknowledgements for their special achievements.
Te Hononga Moemoea
A day for our tamariki and whanau to celebrate our Māori culture and Māori performing arts.
Communities come together to showcase their kapahaka rōpu, to perform and shine on stage.
Hautapu/Matariki
An overnight workshop to come together to celebrate. Learning the meaning of matariki and the significance of each star. Discover the traditions of the Hautapu ceremony and to participate in hands on activities. A beautiful way for tamariki and whānau to deepen their knowledge and connect through kai.
HE TĀNGATA PROGRAM
He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata.
What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.
Through the power of Te Reo Māori, waiata and the absolute wairua of Te Ao Māori, we strive to build confidence, trust, and strengthen kapa haka by creating a space that disconnects from the institutional mainstream. A place where you can be Māori within a Māori environment—a place of belonging, identity and comfort.
This program will introduce kaihaka/akonga to learning, exploring and refining key skills of kapa haka within 25 weeks. Students will learn the importance of Te Reo Māori me ōna Tikanga within their kapa before practice commences every Sunday.
Te Reo Māori
To engage Rangatahi (youth) in learning the basics of Te Reo Māori me ona tikanga by immersing them in essential cultural practices such as, whaikōrero (formal speech-making), karanga (call of welcome), karakia (prayer), hīmene, (hymn), pōwhiri & whakatau (welcoming ceremonies),
Pēpēha (introduce yourself)
Poroporoaki & tangihanga (Funeral rites). Te tiriti o Waitangi (The treaty) Matariki/Hautapu (Māori new year and ceremony and rituals).
Waiata
There are many laments of waiata that are vital and key components to invigorate wairua. Learning how to find balance and harmonies within your rōpu. Understanding the kupu and meanings. Learning purākau, preserving and transmitting history, traditions and values that serve as oral records of geneology. Knowledge and origin of kapahaka bracket. Waiata tira, whakaeke, mōteatea, waiata-ā-ringa, poi, haka, whakawātea, waiata ngāhau, haka tautoko.
Haka
Practicing and mastering pukana, takahi, wiri, whatero and facial expressions to enhance performance and to better understand the significance of the items. Working on choreography, posture, actions and movements to compliment performance. Learning about kākahu and how to properly wear and care for them, furthermore to observe tikanga.
Hāpori
The Passion Behind Ngā Manu Pūtohe
Our team is a remarkable group of volunteers who generously give their time and knowledge to support and inspire others. Creating a legacy for future generations. Constantly asserting ourselves and encouraging others to be involved in Kaupapa Māori.
To volunteer, please email us at ngamanuputohe@gmail.com, we would love to hear from you.
Do you have a Fair Play Voucher?
Parents, Carers or Guardians can apply for a voucher valued up to $200.00 for their child which can be used towards sport and active recreation membership, registration or participation fees with registered activity providers.
Nga Manu Pūtohe is a registered activity provider. So, if you have a voucher, you can use it when you register your child.
Click here to go to the Fair Play Website
https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/fairplay/apply
Please email voucher code to nmp.regos@gmail.com and wait for coupon code to be sent. You can then apply coupon code upon registration
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