MANAWA MAI TAWHITI
Manawa Mai Tawhiti is a traditional Maori Performing Arts Club dedicated to the preservation of traditional Maori culture. We provide an essential community to all people who call Te Urupu (Perth) home.
He Whakakitenga
Ki te kahore he whakakitenga ka ngaro te iwi
We strive to maintain the essence of the traditional Maori language and customs through music, dance, and lyrics. Established in Western Australia in July 2009, and incorporated in October 2010 as a not-for-profit organisation, Manawa Mai Tawhiti opens its doors to everyone in WA who share our dedication to Maori culture.
Manawa Mai Tawhiti
Yearning From Afar
Our name, Manawa Mai Tawhiti, means “Yearning from afar”. This name derives from our collective yearning for all things home in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
We believe that it is vitally important to retain our cultural identity, whilst respecting other cultures and peoples in our new home in Western Australia.
Manawa Mai Tawhiti
The longest running Senior Competitive Kapa Haka in Te Urupu.
2010 Regionals in Canberra
2011 Te Matatini o te ra - Gisborne
2012 Regionals in Canberra
2014 Regionals in Sydney
2015 Te Matatini ki Otautahi
2016 Regionals in Perth
2018 Regionals in Canberra
2019 Te Matatini ki te Ao - Wellington
2020 Regionals in Canberra
Qualified kapa for the upcoming
2023 Te Matatini Herenga Waka, Herenga Tangata
held in Auckland New Zealand.
Ka Mate Kaainga Tahi, Ka Ora Kaainga Rua
When one house dies, a second lives
With Manawa Mai Tawhiti, we use Kapa Haka to connect our Maori heritage in New Zealand to the traditional custodians on the lands where we are based, the Nyungar Aboriginal People. As fellow First Nations people, we pay our respects to elders past and present. Discover the power of this homeland connection by performing with us or simply enjoying one of our performances.
He Whānau, He Āhurutanga
Join a tight-knit and supportive community with a shared vision to honour our cultural heritage.
Manaakitanga
Find your place and purpose with us. We truly care about each member of our community.
Tikanga
Celebrate Maori customs through song, dance, and performance.
