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Tamariki Kapa Haka

Kapa haka for tamariki by tamariki. This year’s kapa haka performance is dedicated to Te Pāhua o Parihaka – the invasion of the pacifist settlement, on this day in 1881.

When | Āhea

Wed 5 Nov 2025, 10.30am to 12.00pm (midday)

Where | Ki hea

Rongomaraeroa, the marae, Level 4

Cost | Te utu

Free, with museum entry 

Te Papa is proud to host another year of Tamariki Kapa Haka. Come and see amazing kapa haka performances by:

  • Wainuiomata Primary School

  • Fernlea Primary School

  • Kōnini Primary School

  • Kelson Primary School

  • Tai Tamariki Kindergarten

  • Silver Stream Kindergarten

  • Polyhigh Community Childcare Centre

Photo courtesy of Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens