Kapa Haka in Mainstream Secondary Schools: Teaming up to be Healthy, Alive and Excellent

Dr Paul Whitinui - The University of Waikato


Presented an empirical snapshot exploring the educational benefits associated with Maori students participating in kapa haka in four mainstream Central North Island secondary schools.

The findings present a strong rationale for providing learning environments that are socially, culturally, emotionally and spiritually linked to their identity as Maori and will increase the likelihood of them participating more consistently in their learning.