Waka

Te Hono ki Aotearoa The story of Te Hono Ki Aotearoa International waka journeys Kaihoe and waka crew Profiles of kaihoe Profiles of waka leaders and support crew History The waka journey The significance of traditional waka to Maori society Waka in the 19th and 20th centuries Rebirth of the waka nation Waka and the Crown Photos - Training, April 2012 Photos - Training, March 2012

Profiles of kaihoe

Kaihautu – Chapman (Chappy) Harrison Kaitaia resident Chapman Harrison stands tall as kaihautu...(read more)
Billy Harrison 18 year old Billy has been paddling waka since he was 6...(read more)
Jordan Paraha Becoming a kaihoe 12 years ago started Jordan on a life-long journey to learn more about himself...(read more)
Kevin Harrison Kaitaia resident, Kevin has been paddling waka since the 1990's...(read more)
Tamahau Tangitu 21 year old Tamahau hopes that by paddling as well as he can, it will open doors for other Kaihoe...(read more)
Namaka Barclay-Kerr The eldest son of well-known waka exponenet, Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr, Namaka was born into waka...(read more)
Zane Katene Murch When Zane's friends found out he was going to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, they were speechless...(read more)
Pomana Taniwha When Pomana's whanau and friends found out he was going to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, their reply was "Mean Maori Mean"...(read more)
Anaru Irwin A chance meeting with a man looking for a lift introduced Anaru to a passion for waka...(read more)
Boysie Paul Whakatane resident, Boysie, is humbled to be a part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee...(read more)
Tapa Henry Manukau resident Tapa, says being a kaihoe makes him stronger...(read more)
Fuifui Teevale Fuifui says being a part of the Jubilee is a once in a lifetime experience...(read more)
Turanga Barclay-Kerr 18 year old Turanga comes from a family of waka paddlers...(read more)
Rutene Gabel 25 year old Rutene's involvement in te ao waka was inevitable as the son of Robert Gabel, Chair of Nga Waka Federation...(read more)

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