Northland College Kapuhaka

Northland College, Kaikohe, as regional finalists, performed at the N.Z. secondary schools Kapuhaka (cultural) competition in Hamilton - 5 hours drive south of Kaikohe - against other finalists from throughouut New Zealand.The group has been practising for months in preparation,and to be placed highly in this competition, is very prestigious for the school.Northland College has a roll of 450 students, 90% of whom are Maori; and Maori tradition, pride and mana are integral to the school and region.