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Ngā Tapuwae responds to negative media attention

Hamuera Kotuku Maika on haka

Ngā Tapuwae responds to negative media attention Ngā Tapuwae responds to negative media attention, 13.89 MB
Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Lillian Hanly recently came across a haka by Te Kura Maori o Nga Tapuwae that went viral on Facebook at the end of last year. The meaning behind it, and the lyrics, were a challenge from the students about the way South Auckland is portrayed in popular discourse and in the media. Hamuera Kotuku Maika works at the high school in Mangere East and Lillian spoke with him to find out more.

Photo credit: University of Otago