HU REWA
No. 03 2017
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Programme inside
Moses McKay reflects on his time at the ASB Polyfest. P15
David Fusitu’a and Manu Vatuvei share their experience on the Tongan stage. P5
Programme for the six stages at ASB Polyfest. P17
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Talofa Lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Namaste, Fakalofa lahi atu, Bula vinaka, Tēnā koutou katoa.
Talofa lava, Mola e lelei, Kia orana, Namste, Fakalofa lahi atu, Bula Vinaka, Tena koutou katoa.
On behalf of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, welcome to ASB Polyfest 2017 and our magazine ‘Huarewa’.
It gives me great pleasure to extend the warmest greetings on the eve of the 2017 ASB Polyfest. Schools from the breadth of our city will come together for the 42nd time to celebrate the rich diversity of culture that is unique to Auckland.
It is a privilege to partner with ASB and Pasefika Proud to be a part of this festival that celebrates not only Polynesian performing arts but the ethnic diversity of Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland). Huarewa means ‘to raise up high’ - a term that comes from our vision; ‘He takapau mātauranga, he whānau huarewa’ or ‘whānau transformation through education’. This year’s Polyfest theme – ‘nurturing leadership through culture’ – is apt because this event has always given our youth the opportunity to display leadership. This theme goes back to the original Polyfest held in 1976 when two sixth formers, one from my old school Māngere College, and another from Seddon College, thought friendly competition was a great way in which our young people could celebrate their culture. Back then, just four schools participated in the festival but there are now more than 60 schools involved and at least 9,000 performers who will take to the various stages in front of a combined audience of more than 100,000 people.
It is amazing to look back to the genesis of Polyfest in 1976 when the four foundation schools gathered at Hillary College. It was the start of a journey which has led us to the Manukau Sports Bowl today. Four schools in 1976 have grown to more than 60 schools in 2017. 220 groups will reach out to 100,000 spectators and supporters. What a great tribute to those initial visionaries 42 years ago! I am grateful to all who make this festival such a success. Thank you to my fellow Trustees for your wisdom and guidance, to Event Manager Theresa Howard and the SMC Event team; our Kura Matua Schools - Kelston Girls College, Nga Puna o Waiorea and Hoani Waititi Marae; our major sponsors - ASB, Te Wananga O Aotearoa and Pasefika Proud – all of these parties work together to make ASB Polyfest an incomparable event for the young people of Auckland.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is New Zealand’s secondlargest tertiary education provider and many of our tauira (students) reflect Auckland’s increasing diversity and multiculturalism, so we are proud to be a major sponsor of ASB Polyfest 2017.
And finally to our 9000 young competitors - thank you for helping us celebrate the diversity of our community.
On behalf of the wider whānau of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, I would like to wish all of those competing on stage and those who are participating at ASB Polyfest 2017, the very best of luck.
Patrick Drumm Chairperson ASB Polyfest Trust
We look forward to many proud and passionate performances in the days ahead.
he mihi Ngā manaakitanga,
Dr Jim Mather Te Taiurungi (Chief Executive) Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
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Who: Akshat Sharma From: Botany Downs Secondary College “It’s fun (being the leader) because you get to make up the dance.” Who: Ana Vaitai and Uinise Ngou From: Southern Cross Campus On imagining what its like to win: “You’d be like, “Look , I joined Polyfe st, I did this and I want you to enjoy it too’,” says Ana
It’s really nice when people do come together and when you see the outcome at the end, it’s like - Yes There will be eight Punjabi performers and 10 Bollywood dancers along with groups representing Africa and China.
“And we won!” adds Uinise. “Once you’re on the stage, it’s like ‘Yay!’ this is who we are, our ance stors danced like this way back when we’ll just keep on going ,” Ana says.
Who: Vitinia-Gabrielle Togiatama From: Wesley College “Learning to embrace and nurture our culture, contributes to the person we are, or the person we are to become. In my perspective, Polyfest is a way to expand our horizons from one island to the next. Faakaue lahi, Iehova he vahaloto.”
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HAT TRICK HERO A BUNCH OF NERVES David Fusitu’a (second from the right) was part of the Kelston Boys High Tongan group in 2011, where they came second overall that year. Photo by Shane Wenzlick courtesy of Western Leader.
With a hat-trick of tries in his first NRL outing against the Newcastle Knights this year, Vodafone Warriors back David Fusitu’a is hot rugby league property right now. But while he appears cool on the field, the 22-year-old says on the Tongan stage for ASB Polyfest 2010, it was a different story. “I didn’t think I’d be that nervous to perform, but once I got up there it was nerve-wracking.
“Once it was done, it was such a thrill and I still hold on to that.” The feeling afterwards made it worth it though with his group representing Kelston Boys High School. “It’s a competition and at the same time you’re showcasing your culture to the judges and to the audience so I was pretty nervous.”
“You’re trying to get better to perfect your craft, so once it comes to the game you’re confident knowing that you can go out there and do your job. It’s the same on the stage of Polyfest. Everyone’s done the work to then give it your all.” He also says it’s important to acknowledge the role each individual plays by showing up on time and not mucking around. “I remember we used to wake up really early on Saturdays and go to practice and put in those hard yards just for the one day,” he says. “If you can put that same kind of effort into your school work and into what you want to do in future, you know, you can go a long way. Whether you want to be a footy player or a lawyer or whatever, there’s always a sacrifice to make and if you put in the time you’ll get where you want to go.”
Even though it’s a competition, it was cool to learn our culture, learning to dance and having fun with your school mates growing up. I think that’s the main thing, to just have fun.” For David, the opportunity to be immersed in his heritage however, is not something he takes for granted. “That was probably the best part of Polyfest; building that bond with people of your same ethnicity. It kind of sets you up for friendships that last throughout the school year too, especially because you’re from the same country or the same island. While Polyfest is less physical and you’re less likely to be injured, David says there are similarities between Polyfest and rugby league. Photos courtesy of: photosport.co.nz
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Te Whetu Rangi performing onstage.
ASB at ASB Polyfest ASB is proud to celebrate 33 years of support for the ASB Polyfest. ASB strives to embrace diversity and inclusion across all areas of our business and the many communities in which we operate. As a demonstration of our commitment to the festival, ASB’s own kapa haka group will perform on the Māori stage during the prize-giving ceremony on Saturday afternoon. ASB customers will be given the opportunity to collect a special edition ASB Polyfest EFTPOS card. Customers can register for the special edition EFTPOS card at the ASB Caravan at the festival, or until stock runs out. ASB’s DIGI POI activity is open to all ASB Polyfest guests. Head to the ASB area to create a short, shareable video. 6
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Kia ora, My name’s Te Whetu Rangi, I’m 22-years-old, and I work as an asset administrator in ASB’s Aegis team (essentially, we manage large amounts of money). And, I love what I do. When I was at school, I wanted to work in the education or public sector so my career looks very different to what I envisioned in high school. Interestingly, what I thought I’d enjoy about the classroom is what drew me to my job at ASB. I grew up in Rotorua and went to Rotorua Boys’ High School. At school, I enjoyed playing sport and learning about my culture. I especially enjoyed practising and performing in our Kapa Haka group; it provided regular opportunities to publically stand proud for my school, whānau and culture. Then, when I was at university, I studied social science and Māori development, with a view to transfer those skills to teaching. It wasn’t until a friend suggested I apply for ASB’s Whakakāngia tō Umanga internship that I realised I wanted to – and could - get into the corporate business. Whakakāngia tō Umanga (the ASB Māori internship) is a 10-week programme designed to give university students with Māori heritage experience at ASB. Interns gain experience across many areas of the bank and given opportunities to network and learn from industry leaders. It was created to grow the level of Māori employed in financial services. After an interview process, I was privileged to be selected in ASB’s first Whakakāngia tō Umanga internship cohort. It was my first experience with the ‘corporate world’, and it fascinated me.
I learnt so much throughout the internship; it highlighted my own personal strengths and weaknesses, and provided insight into what companies like ASB do, not only in business but in the community. Two years on, I now work in ASB’s Aegis team as an asset administrator. Honestly, I had no idea how much fun I’d have working in a financial services industry, but I absolutely love it. It’s fun, hard work, vibrant and challenging, and I’m constantly striving to do my best. And though I now work in financial services and not in education, I am still working with people and making a practical difference – just in a different way.
Culture at ASB I appreciate that ASB doesn’t look like any other bank, and that it has won awards for its diverse and inclusive workplace culture. It’s so cool to see different cultural groups within ASB; we have Samoan groups, Diwali performance groups, Tongan groups, choirs at Christmas, plus the Kapa Haka group. I joined the ASB Kapa Haka group early on in my time at ASB and we’ve been fortunate perform at various events across the bank. We’re proud of our culture, and proud that our involvement is supported by our employer. Our Kapa Haka group is honoured to perform on the Māori stage here at ASB Polyfest. We’re looking forward to performing for our friends and family, and standing tall for our culture and our workplace. To the ASB Polyfest performers: We wish you all the best. Channel your excitement, your emotion and nerves, perform well and savour every moment – you’ll have these memories for a lifetime. Ngā mihi Te Whetu Rangi HUAREWA / 2017
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Kei te pītau whakareia o te ao nekenekehanga Māori a Beez Ngarino Te Waati. Ko Beez rāua ko tōna hoa rangatira a Kura Te Waati ngā upoko o te pakahi Hawaiki Tū e whakatere ana i ngā mahi a te Rēhia ki te toi o ngā rangi. He kaiako hoki a Beez i Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Kua riro māna ngā kaupapa e rua e whakaako, arā ko te Kāwai Raupapa me te Nekehanga Māori (Māori Movement) taumata tuatoru. “Nō māua tahi te whakaaro rangatira kia tuitui ai ngā whakaaro e pā ana ki te haka tapere. Tuatahi mai i roto i tā māua nei kamupene a Hawaiki Tū, kātahi ka whai whakaaro māua ki tētahi huarahi mō ngā rangatahi kia whai i ngā pūkenga pēnei i te kapa haka, te mahi whakaari, te mahi kanikani, nekeneke rānei.” Nā konā i toko ake te kaupapa Māori movement. Ko Tuki te Rangi Curtis tētehi o ngā mātātoa mau rakau i āta poipoi ai i te kaupapa. I takea mai ētahi nekehanga waewae o neherā, ngā mahi mau rākau, tāpiri atu ko ngā korikori tinana nō te ao Jiujitsu.
“Ko te nekehanga Māori he mea whakangungu mā tātou, kia whakakoikoi i te tinana, te wairua, te hinengaro, te ngākau.” Kāore he mahi i kō atu, i kō mai i te whakaako i Te Wānanga o Aotearoa mō tēnei uri nō ngā kāwai rangatira o Tauranga Moana me Waikato. “Kua hoki mai au ki Te Wānanga o Aotearoa ki te whakamahi i aku mahi kia whāngaihia ēnei tāonga tuku iho. Ko te tino mahi kia whāia ko te pitomata o ia tauira.” Kua kitea e ia, i roto i ngā tau, te puawaitanga o āna tauira e tōngakengake ana ki te takahi i tēnei huarahi i te tau kotahi. “Ka whakaeke mai te tauira i raro i te āhua o te matakū, kātahi ka eke panuku ki te hurihanganui, kua huri tō rātau ao.” 10
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It’s hard to believe that Kura Te Waati was once a reluctant kapa haka performer who would blush, stand with drooped shoulders and feel whakamā as a child. She sits for an interview in front of the camera with both confidence and elegance and credits her success in the performing arts arena to kapa haka legends and founders of premiere kapa haka group Te Waka Huia – Dr Ngāpo and Pimia Wehi. She performed with Te Waka Huia for the seventh time at Te Matatini 2017. “I always had a passion for kapa haka obviously through the whānau Wehi and Te Waka Huia as a child I aspired to be like some of the aunties that are still standing in the ranks these days,” Kura says.
“Anyone can do kapa haka but it was more so the tutors that I had to teach me because I was so shy, they pulled something out of me, that I couldn’t see for myself and I’m very, very grateful.” Since 2012, Kura’s been pouring her passion for kapa haka and theatre into transforming the lives of her tauira who attend the Certificate of Māori Performing Arts - Haka Theatre based at The Auckland Performing Arts Centre in central Auckland that sits under the umbrella of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWOA). Haka theatre is new indigenous art form that combines the fundamentals of kapa haka, Māori movement and theatre. She’s loving teaching at TWoA and gets a kick out of seeing the difference the tertiary provider makes in the lives of its tauira during the 36-week programme. “The biggest thing for me is that their self-esteem has gone through the roof, that and being able to make sound decisions on what they want for their own lives.”
Interested in joining Kura and Beez’ programme in haka theatre or performing arts? Come and see us at our Te Wānanga o Aotearoa stand (at the Māori stage or near Gate 2).
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The number of schools involved in the first ASB Polyfest held in 1976
The audience numbers for the 4-day event Participants involved at ASB Polyfest 2017 Māngere College The winner of the inaugural Polyfest, then known as The Māori and Pacific Islands Secondary Schools’ Festival
60 The number of schools involved at ASB Polyfest 2017
The first year that ASB Polyfest was opened to non-Polynesian ethnicities 12
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TO LIFT THE SPIRIT Nathaniel Howe The first time I ever went to a Polyfest was in 2005. I was a young and impressionable student at Kowhai Intermediate. At the time, I was in awe of some of the Kapa Haka being produced on the Māori stage. Coming from the perspective of a Māori kid at first I thought it was a bit strange that just around the corner from the Māori stage you would hear the screams of the crowds (chehoooo) and the drums on stage delivering dynamic polynesian performances. Later I would come to realise that those strange sounds were the spirit of the Polyfest in full flight. My curiosity was awoken when I joined Ngā Puna o Waiōrea in 2007 and took on the challenge to perform Kapa Haka at my first ever Polyfest. Ten years down the track and I can now proudly say that I have enjoyed the Polyfest every year so far as a performer, Kapa Haka Tutor, and more recently as the MC on the Māori Stage. I think it was my earlier interactions with the festival which have really left an imprint on me today. When I think of my memories of the Polyfest I think of the people that have been and gone, I think of the people who made it special and the experiences we gained in being a part of it, and I think of the lessons we learn every year through being involved. There is so much to be gained and so much to be learned both in the lead up to Polyfest, and being at the festival itself. At the root of it all I think of the hard-work dedication and struggle it must have been to provide a place for Māori and Pacific Islanders to express our culture in a manner that is reflective of our own worldviews. Although, the event has grown to become the largest Polynesian Festival in the world I think of the stories I was told from the early days where four schools including my own (Western Springs College) paved the way for the rest of us coming through. I guess that leads me now in my role as the MC of the Māori Stage alongside my bro Raniera Blake to lift the spirit of Polyfest, to raise the bar, and to spot the talent out there at the festival. This years going to be a cracker! I would encourage everyone to come down to the Māori stage between the 15-18 March to spend some time with your MC’s, and most importantly to raise the roof for all our rangatahi working hard to display awe inspiring performances this year. As a bonus get yourself a meke kai from anyone of the mean local businesses setting up shop. My personal favorite is the Watermelon and Ice Cream combo, those can never go wrong! Brought to you by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
This is actually my first time ever performing at Polyfest let alone performing a Tongan dance, but I love it because I finally feel complete in who I am and where I’m from. The highlight of doing what I do, is getting to the goal that we have as a group. It’s important for my team to work as one so we can achieve that. When the results are out, I want every single person in the group to know that our hard work did pay off. Whether we place or not, I still want them to hold in their heart that they have made the school and their parents proud. I find the resilience shown by students inspiring. No matter how hot or how tired they are, they always make it to practice. The commitment they have is honestly amazing.
Meleseini Fasi and Toria Kiria, Southern Cross Campus Cook Islands Polyfest group 2017.
My name is Meleseini Fasi, (pictured left) and I am the head girl leader or Vahenga for Southern Cross Campus’ Tongan Polyfest group, which was initiated through a student and teacher vote.
I think resilience plays a huge part in this role with the fact that I’ve been given a job I must finish. Because I passed Level 3 as a Year 12 student, my focus this year is on gathering the girls for practice and planning within the group. Many eyes are on you, but I love my school and this is a perfect way to give back. After Polyfest, I am looking at a degree in Science majoring in Statistics. I still want to contribute to my Tongan community in any way possible so my advice for young Pacific leaders is to never forget where you are from. Let God be the centre for those who walk with Jesus, nothing is impossible. Walk with the wise and you will be wise. Embrace your culture, empower those younger than you, never give up, never neglect the talent you have, nor let anyone underestimate you.
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Moses MacKay (centre) of talented operatic trio Sol3 Mio
FROM SHY TO STARDOM It’s hard to imagine an award-winning operatic pop-star that took the topselling album crown off Lorde and regularly sings before thousands around the world trying not to mess up at ASB Polyfest.
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But a decade ago, Sol3 Mio’s Moses MacKay was doing just that. He can laugh about it now but in 2006 his school, Rosmini College, was breaking new ground. Teacher Tommy King was determined to form a cultural group as an outlet for Māori and Pacific Island students to perform at, rather than just watch, the annual event. Although the 20-odd boys to first perform were predominantly Tongan they represented just a small proportion of the North Shore school’s roll. “Our numbers were really low, so for me, I always wanted to take part in any culture groups,” recalls Moses. “Our group was every Polynesian in the entire school - and we still barely fit the length of the stage. Being Samoan, who was singing and dancing in Tongan, I was definitely trying not to be that guy that kept making mistakes.”
Learning to work with other people and realising that your actions have wider effects is very important
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Despite not winning in 2007, Moses, who was his school’s head boy could still see the value in taking part in the competition again. “Polyfest is a great landmark for us Islanders to showcase and learn from. From those who are born in the islands and have recently arrived in New Zealand, to those like myself who are second-generation born,” he says. “I believe without a doubt it is imperative not to create hierarchies in the Polynesian culture just because your Polynesian brother or sister does not speak or sometimes understand their culture. If everyone does this, then the Polynesian culture is at risk of extinction.”
“There were definitely some colourful personalities in our group and a few boys got kicked out because of their attitudes and actions in the classroom. Because of their individual selfishness, it was our small poly group that suffered. It’s the same on any professional level.” Moses believes it all comes down to respect. “Respect of your family, of your parents, of your church. But if you fail by not doing what you love and by chasing your dreams, then you are disrespecting yourself and that’s that.” Taking this trip down Polyfest memory lane, Moses says he’s reminded of just how proud he is to be Samoan. “Here in New Zealand we have a wide range and level of Polynesian influence, whether it be Samoan, Tongan, Māori or Cook Islander, we are all a part of a really small minority in the world and we shouldn’t forget that. Teach, learn, smile and be proud. You aren’t the first and you won’t be the last.”
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Reppin’ your culture Manu Vatuvei, star performer Nobody can deny the effect Manu Vatuvei has had on the Vodafone Warriors, having set the NRL record for scoring 10 or more tries in as many seasons, back to back. The giant winger’s foray into ASB Polyfest was also performing on the Tongan stage but this time with Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate. Manu says something he’s always loved about the event, is the display of all the cultures. “Some of our youth these days, they haven’t been to the islands, so through ASB Polyfest they can gain an understanding of the values of our P.I people, like paying respect,” he says. “It’s about representing your culture, representing where your parents come from and then other cultures can learn from us. We can always learn from each other how similar we are as PI people. I reckon there’s value in that.” He also thinks there are similarities between performance on the stage and on the field too.
“Its exactly the same playing league. You’ve got to work as a team, be in sync and understand each other’s roles.”
Photos courtesy of: photosport.co.nz
In both arenas you’re also in front of a big crowd and you’ve got to perform well. If not, you will get noticed if you do something wrong. “It always plays in the back of your head,” Manu says. Another important lesson he also took from his time at Polyfest was to be proud of his culture in everything he does. “I’m not just representing myself, New Zealand, or Tonga but all our PI’s in general,” he says. “I loved all my times at Hillary, especially during Polyfest, so all the best! Just go hard, enjoy it and represent!”
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MĀORI STAGE DAY ONE
DAY TWO
WEDNESDAY. 15 MARCH
THURSDAY. 16 MARCH
10.00am 10.30am
Alfriston College Māngere College
11.00am
Baradene College
11.30am
St Cuthberts College
12.00pm
Mt Roskill Grammar School
12.30pm
Lunch Break Tangaroa College (NC)
1.30pm
Southern Cross Campus
2.00pm
Aorere College
2.30pm
Sacred Heart College
3.00pm
Onehunga High School
3.30pm
Ōtāhuhu College
DAY THREE FRIDAY. 17 MARCH 8.00am
Papakura High School
8.30am
Rosehill College
9.00am
Avondale College
9.30am
Manurewa High School
10.00am
Lynfield College
10.30am
Westlake Boys & Girls High School
11.00am
Sacred Heart College
11.30am
Wesley & Waiuku Colleges
12.00pm
Lunch Break
12.05pm
Te Kura Tuarua o Raahui Pookeka (Huntly College) (NC)
1.00pm
St Peters College
1.30pm
James Cook HS – Te Pou Herenga Waka
2.00pm
Birkenhead College
2.30pm
TKKM o Te Rakipaewhenua
3.00pm
Henderson High School
3.30pm
Ngā Puna o Waiōrea - Ngā Oho
5.15pm
Division 2 prizegiving & karakia
8.30am
One Tree Hill College
9.00am
Howick College
9.30am
Waitākere College
10.00am
Pukekohe High School
10.30am
McAuley High School
11.30am
Epsom Girls Grammar School
12.00pm
Lunch Break
12.30pm
Green Bay High School (NC)
1.00pm
Kaipara College
1.30pm
Edgewater College
2.00pm
James Cook HS – Te Puutake
2.30pm
Auckland Boys Grammar School
3.00pm
Whangaparaoa College
3.30pm
Ngā Puna o Waiōrea – Ngā Puna o Rehu
5.15pm
Division 3 prizegiving & karakia
DAY FOUR
SATURDAY. 18 MARCH 8.00am
Auckland Girls’ Grammar School Kahurangi ki Maungawhau
8.30am
Mt Albert Grammar School
9.00am
Dilworth School
9.30am
Massy High School - Taiohi Tātaki
10.00am
James Cook High School - Te Kapunga
10.30am
Selwyn College
11.00am
Tuakau College
11.30am
TKKM o Puau o Te Moananui a Kiwa
12.00pm
Lunch Break
12.05pm
ASB Bank - Kapa Haka Roopuu
1.00pm
Rutherford College
1.30pm
Kings College
2.00pm
Kia Aroha College - Te Whānau o Tupuranga
2.30pm
Kelston Girls’ College & Kelston Boys High School
3.00pm
Ngā Puna o Waiōrea
3.30pm
TWK o Hoani Waititi Marae
5.30pm
Division 1 prizegiving & karakia
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MAORI STAGE COORDINATORS Chris Selwyn Tracey Watkinson JUDGE LIAISONS - Sponsored by
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DAY ONE
DAY TWO
WEDNESDAY. 15 MARCH
THURSDAY. 16 MARCH
12.00pm
Welcome
9.00am
Welcome
12.05pm
Botany Downs Secondary College (Chinese)
9.05am
Manurewa High School (Filipino)
12.12pm
Avondale College (Fijian)
9.15am
Manurewa High School (Egyptian)
12.22pm
Avondale College (Thai)
9.23am
Māngere College (Indian)
12.30pm
Botany Downs Secondary College (African)
9.29am
Papatoetoe High School (Punjabi Indian)
12.36pm
Avondale College (Indian)
9.36am
Papatoetoe High School (Vietnamese)
12.46pm
Mt Roskill Grammar School (Jamaican)
9.44am
Papatoetoe High School (Indian)
12.54pm
Botany Downs Secondary College (Lion Dance)
9.50am
Auckland Girls’ Grammar School (Chinese)
1.03pm
Avondale College (Chinese)
10.00am
Kelston Boys High School (Fijian)
1.10pm
Avondale College (Filipino)
10.10am
Papatoetoe High School (Japanese)
1.20pm
Botany Downs Secondary College (Indian)
10.16am
Ōtāhuhu College (Fijian)
1.26pm
Diocesan School for Girls (Chinese)
10.24am
Pukekohe High School (Kiribati)
1.30pm
MCs / Lunch Break
10.34am
Rutherford College (Indian)
2.00pm
James Cook High School (Fusion)
10.41am
Baradene College (Filipino)
2.05pm
Mt Roskill Grammar School (African)
10.50am
MCs / Morning Tea Break
2.13pm
Avondale College (Japanese)
11.20am
One Tree Hill College (Filipino)
2.23pm
Avondale College (Sri Lankan)
11.30am
Auckland Girls’ Grammar School (Indian)
2.32pm
Mt Roskill Grammar School (Indian)
11.40am
Waitākere College (African)
2.40pm
Lynfield College (Indian)
11.49am
Auckland Girls’ Grammar School (Fijian)
2.49pm
Massey High School (Tuvaluan)
11.59am
Rutherford College (African)
3.00pm
MCs / Afternoon Tea Break
12.09pm
One Tree Hill College (Korean)
3.20pm
Avondale College (Tuvaluan)
12.16pm
Waitākere College (Filipino)
3.30pm
Epsoms Girls Grammar School (Indian)
12.23pm
Marcellin College (Punjabi Indian)
3.39pm
St Cuthberts College (Indian)
12.31pm
Edgewater College (Fijian)
3.47pm
St Cuthberts College (Chinese)
12.41pm
Manurewa High School (Indian)
3.54pm
Epsoms Girls Grammar School (Malaysian)
12.51pm
One Tree Hill College (Spanish)
4.01pm
Epsoms Girls Grammar School (Chinese)
12.57pm
Waitākere College (Tuvaluan)
4.07pm
St Cuthberts College (Mongolian)
1.10pm
Mcs / Lunch Break
4.14pm
St Cuthberts College (Korean)
1.40pm
One Tree Hill College (Indian)
4.20pm
Epsoms Girls Grammar School (Sri Lankan)
1.50pm
Orminston Senior College (Korean Fan Dance)
4.30pm
St Cuthberts College (Tibetan)
1.57pm
Ōtāhuhu College (Indian)
4.36pm
St Cuthberts College (Thai)
2.04pm
Aorere Colelge (Indian)
4.42pm
Epsoms Girls Grammar School (Japanese)
2.13pm
Kelston Girls’ College (Fijian)
4.47pm
Epsoms Girls Grammar School( Korean)
2.23pm
Orminston Senior College (Egyptian/Iraqi)
4.53pm
Southern Cross Campus (Indian)
2.30pm
Onehunga High School (Chinese)
5.15pm
Thanks & Close
2.36pm
Auckland Girls’ Grammar School (Filipino)
2.45pm
Alfriston College (Fijian)
2.51pm
Papatoetoe High School (Fijian)
3.01pm
Papatoetoe High School (Hawaiian)
3.10pm
Onehunga High School (Indian/Cuban Fusion)
3.19pm
Manurewa High School (Korean)
3.30pm
Kelston Girls’ College (African)
3.40pm
Kelston Boys’ High School / Kelston Girls’ College (Tuvaluan)
3.50pm
Judging
4.00pm
Prizegiving
4.20pm
Thanks & Close
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NZMA DIVERSITY STAGE INFORMATION
STAGE COORDINATORS: Sarah Woods Ranee Prasad STAGE MANAGER: Mercy Edward HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION: Holly Mannering-Woods JUDGES: Aere Ann Nicholas Eric Ngan Padma Akula John Henry Tava’e Fifita Finau MASTERS OF CEREMONY: Raneem Caco BACKSTAGE TEAM: Katie Bennett Suresh Prasad Stephen Sequeira Videesha Pahalu STUDENT TEAM: Moana Uatahausi Caleb Looker Heena Gherra Shanie Prasad Chetan Dass Bradley Southgate Meleseini Fale’afa Blessing Siau Shivneel Lal Reuben Ming Nicholas Apulu-Pamatatau Larissa Tusani Gloria Tutakitoa Rachael Taylor Florence Best Alena Dunn Tian Fong Lavanya Muskaan Gupta Akash Handa Nikki Jivani Simran Madan Sheemal Prasad Akshat Sharma Jessica Tonge HUAREWA / 2017
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DAY THREE FRIDAY. 17 MARCH 8.45am
Opening Prayer
9.30am
DAY FOUR
SATURDAY. 18 MARCH 8.15am
Opening Prayer
Manurewa High School
9.00am
Ōtāhuhu College
10.00am
Māngere College
9.30am
Auckland Girls’ Grammar
10.30am
Morning Tea Break
10.00am
James Cook High School
11.00am
Massey High School
10.30am
Morning Tea break
11.30am
Southern Cross Campus
11.00am
Wesley College
12.00pm
Aorere College
11.30am
Onehunga High School
12.30pm
Lunch Break
12.00pm
Avondale College
1.30pm
Kelston Girls’ College / Kelston Boys’ High School
12.30pm
Lunch Break
1.30pm
Alfriston College
2.00pm
Tangaroa College
3.00pm
Prizegiving
AUCKLAND TRANSPORT SPEECH COMPETITION WEDNESDAY. 15 MARCH Juniors and Seniors Competition starts at 11.00am
Fakaalofa Lahi Atu ki a tautolu oti kua fakauka ke he Laupapa Fakatata Koli mo e Vagahau Niue 2017: Tau fanau aoga, tau mamatua, tau faiaoga, tau mamatua lagomatai, tau faiaoga lagomatai, tau iki fakafili mo e tau matakainaga kehekehe. Kua kautu mafola ai ni ha ko e tau pulotu kehekehe…Tau faiaoga Niue I Niu Silani. FAKAAUE LAHI ATU KI A MUTOLU:
Ke he tau lagomatai mai ha MANUKAU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Seiuli Terri Leo-Mau'u, Sagaia Sage Smith, MIT Pasifika and Schools Liaison & MIT Students. Matua School: Kura Matua Kelston Girls College,Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi Marae and Nga Puna o Waiorea -Western Springs College. Mana School: Wesley College- Matua fakaako mo e leveki David Faitala Ke he lilifu he tau Fakafili ma e tau nei, hofihofi atu ha ko e ha mutolu a tau pulotu: Ke he tau Aoga Tokoluga, tau fanau aoga ne lagomatai, tau faiaoga, tau takitaki kehekehe. Tau Fanau Fakafiafia/ENTERTAINMENT. Ke he matakau lagomatai mai ha ASB & Event Director Theresa Howard and team
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MANUKAU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NIUE STAGE INFORMATION
STAGE COORDINATORS: Meleua Enda Ikiua Malcolm Lakatani
TROPHIES MANAGER & JUDGES’ HOST: Rosa Kalauni Sagaia Smith
TAU IKI FAKAFILI/JUDGES 2017: Mr Peni Vaha Miss Judy Ikihele Mr Ioane Aleke Mrs Fili Rex
STAGE MANAGER: Meleua Ikiua Malcom Lakatani
OFFICIATING MINISTER: Rev. Penetekose Togiatama NIUE STAGE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Johnny Panisi Rex Malcolm Lakatani Kevin Anderson Meleua Ikiua Fili Rex Rosa Kalauni Pennie Otto Tasi Poumale Warren Togiatama MATUA LEVEKI TAU FAIAOGA: Matua Kupa Etuata MATUA LEVEKI MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Lynn Pavihi Blake Wong-Ling- MIT VAGAHAU NIUE SPEECHES: Ioane Aleke Rosa Kalauni NZQA Moderator Walter Togiamua Constable Farran Kita Hipa TIME KEEPER: Tu’u Singsam and Rosa Kalauni SOUND TECHNICIAN: Malcolm Lakatani SCORE COLLATORS: Tu’u Singsam MATAKAU GAHUA: Health & Safety Officer: MIT Stage Students Manager Seiuli Terri Leo-Mau’u, Sagaia Sage Smith
ENTERTAINMENT MANAGER: Malcolm Lakatani STAGE CATERER: Malcom Lakatani/ Jacqeline and Team NATIONAL MODERATOR FOR VAGAHAU NIUE: Rosa Kalauni PODIUM SECURITY: Event Security Niue Stage Wardens PODIUM FAKAMANAIA: TOA MATALA STAGE FAKAMANAIA: Amber LATOA- WILLIAMS STAGE HANDS: MIT Students Wesley College Students
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SAMOAN STAGE DAY THREE
DAY FOUR
FRIDAY. 17 MARCH
SATURDAY. 18 MARCH
8.00am
Lotu - Faafeiloa’I Fa’amasino
7.30am
Lotu - Faafeiloa’I Fa’amasino
8.35am
Wesley College
8.00am
Alfriston College
9.00am
Kelston Boys’ High School
8.25am
Henderson High School
9.25am
Auckland Grammar School
8.50am
Manurewa High School
9.50am
St Peters College
9.15am
Massey High School
10.15am
Sacred Heart College
9.40am
Westlake Boys & Girls High School
10.40am
St Pauls College
10.05am
Papatoetoe High School
11.05am
Morning Tea / Entertainment
10.30am
Tamaki College
11.30am
St Cuthberts College
10.55am
James Cook High School
11.55am
Kelston Girls’ College
11.20am
Morning Tea / Entertainment
12.20pm
Auckland Girls’ Grammar School
11.45am
Rutherford College
12.45pm
Marist College
12.10pm
Avondale College
1.10pm
Epsom Girls’ Grammar School
12.35pm
Marcellin College
1.35pm
Baradene College
1.00pm
Papakura High School
2.00pm
Lunch / Entertainment
1.25pm
Waitākere College
2.35pm
Onehunga High School
1.50pm
Ōtāhuhu College
3.00pm
Edgewater College
2.15pm
Māngere College
3.25pm
Botany Downs Secondary College
2.45pm
Lunch / Entertainment
3.50pm
Kia Aroha College
3.15pm
UoA
4.15pm
One Tree Hill College
3.30pm
Laugatogi
4.40pm
Aorere College
4.35pm
Tatalo Fa’ai’u
5.05pm
Tangaroa College
5.30pm
Tatalo Fa’ai’u
AUCKLAND TRANSPORT SPEECH COMPETITION WEDNESDAY. 15 MARCH Years 9,10 &11
Competition starts at 12.00pm. Please report to the Samoan stage at 11.00am. THURSDAY. 16 MARCH Years 12 & 13 & Impromptu section Competition starts at 9.00am
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THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND SAMOAN STAGE INFORMATION
STAGE CO-ORDINATORS Toesulu Brown Melegalenuu Ah Sam MASTER OF CEREMONY Tofa Lemoa Sevesi Henry Fesulua’i JUDGES Susuga Faletua Vini Afutoto Lale Peteru Susuga Frances Betham Ieremia Afioga Muli’agatele Vavao Fetui Afioga Tofilau Siliva Gaugatao Tofa Asiava Atonio Tuipea STAGE MINISTER Susuga Fa’afeagaiga Iosefa Lale Peteru SPEAKERS AT POWHIRI Tofa Lemoa Sevesi Henry Fesulua’i Tofa Tauanu’u Sealiimalietoa Perenise Tapu STAGE MANAGER Russell Su’a SCORE COLLATORS Rosemary Fitzpatrick Christine Pereira TIMEKEEPER / FLAGS Rasela Lafaele Uili ADMINISTRATION Tofa Tipalelupe Lalaosalafai Tu’ua Tofa Aumua Fa’atatau Samuelu THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND CO-ORDINATORS Sili Pita Lynn Su’a MANA KURA HELPERS Aiga Lologa Maria Moeai’a Toleafoa Siata Ah Chong AJ Samuelu Iakopo Muavae CATERING SAMOAN STAGE Fiu’s Catering FROM THE SPECIFIC SAMOAN RULES All schools wishing to be considered for the aggregate total must perform all the items in the appropriate section as shown below:
GIRLS’ SCHOOLS Ulufale Pese o le Aso/Fuataimi Sasa/Fa’aluma Ma’ulu’ulu Taualuga/Taupou Ulufafo Togiga BOYS’ SCHOOLS Ulufale Pese o le Aso/Fuataimi Sasa/Fa’aluma Fa’ataupati Taualuga/Manaia Ulufafo Togiga CO-ED SCHOOLS Ulufale Pese o le Aso/Fuataimi Sasa/Fa’aluma Ma’ulu’ulu Taualuga/Taupou/Manaia Ulufafo Togiga ALL COMPETITIVE GROUPS Must perform ALL the items including a Taualuga Are restricted to a maximum of 64 people (inclusive of the supporters) (Max. supporters = 4) FAASOLOGA O FA’AFIAFIAGA MANA KURA: MĀNGERE COLLEGE ASO LULU, 15th MATI 2017 12:00 TAUVAGA TAUTALAGA Tausaga 9-11 ASO TOFI, 16TH MATI 2017 8:30 TAUVAGA TAUTALAGA Tausaga 12, Tausaga 13, Tautalaga le Saunia ASO FARAILE, 17TH MATI 2017 Fa’afiafiaga Pese ma Siva ASO TO’ANAI, 18TH MATI 2017 a’afiafiaga Pese ma Siva
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TONGAN STAGE DAY THREE
DAY FOUR
FRIDAY. 17 MARCH
SATURDAY. 18 MARCH
8.00am
Official Opening
8.00am
Official Opening
8.40am
Kia Aroha College (‘Otuhaka)
8.40am
Edgewater College (Soke)
8.50am
Manurewa High School (Ma’ulu’ulu)
8.50am
James Cook High School (Ma’ulu’ulu)
9.00am
Māngere College (Soke)
9.00am
One Tree Hill College (Soke)
9.10am
Onehunga High School (Soke)
9.10am
Southern Cross Campus (Tau’olunga)
9.20am
Marcellin College (Mako)
9.20am
Northcote College (Me’etu’upaki)
9.30am
Kelston Girls’ College (Ma’ulu’ulu)
9.30am
Baradene College (Faha’iula)
9.40am
Dilworth College (Taufakaniua)
9.40am
Papakura High School (Ma’ulu’ulu)
9.50am
Avondale College (Ma’ulu’ulu)
9.50am
Sacred Heart College (Mako)
10.00am
Carmel College (‘Otuhaka)
10.00am
Alfriston College (Tau’olunga)
10.10am
Auckland Girls’ Grammar School (Ma’ulu’ulu)
10.10am
St Peters College (Mako)
10.20am
St Pauls College (Kailao)
10.20am
Aorere College (Tau’olunga)
10.30am
Wesley College (Lakalaka)
10.30am
Mt Roskill Grammar School (Faha’iula)
10.40am
Ōtāhuhu College (Taufakaniua)
10.40am
Morning Tea / Massey University
10.50am
Kelston Boys’ High School (Ma’ulu’ulu)
11.20am
Edgewater College (Ma’ulu’ulu)
11.00am
Morning Tea / Massey University
11.40am
Northcote College (Lakalaka)
11.50am
Kia Aroha College (Ma’ulu’ulu)
11.50am
Baradene College (Tau’olunga)
12.00pm
Manurewa High School (Mako)
12.00pm
Papakura High School (Taufakaniua)
12.10pm
Māngere College (Ma’ulu’ulu)
12.10pm
Alfriston College (Ma’ulu’ulu)
12.20pm
Onehunga College (Lakalaka)
12.20pm
St Peters College (Taufakaniua)
12.30pm
Marcellin College (Lakalaka)
12.30pm
Aorere College (Lakalaka)
12.40pm
Kelston Girls’ College (Milolua)
12.40pm
Mt Roskill Grammar School
12.50pm
Dilworth College (Ma’ulu’ulu)
12.50pm
Sacred Heart College (Ma’ulu’ulu)
1.00pm
Lunch / Massey University
1.00pm
One Tree Hill College (Lakalaka)
2.10pm
Avondale College (Faha’iula)
1.10pm
James Cook High School (Tau’olunga)
2.20pm
Carmel College (Ma’ulu’ulu)
1.20pm
Southern Cross Campus (Lakalaka)
2.30pm
Auckland Girls’ Grammar (Soke)
1.30pm
Lunch / Massey University
2.40pm
St Pauls (Taufakaniua)
Entertainment
2.50pm
Wesley College (Kailao)
ASB performance group
3.00pm
Ōtāhuhu College (Lakalaka)
Folaha Floorshow group
3.10pm
Kelston Boys’ High School (Mako)
3.20pm
Lotu Tuku mo e fakama’opo’opo
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Prizegiving Ceremony / Closing Prayer
WEDNESDAY. 15 MARCH
THURSDAY. 16 MARCH
Juniors
Seniors
Competition starts at 12.30pm
Competition starts at 8.30am
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MASSEY UNIVERSITY TONGAN STAGE INFORMATION
Stage Coordinator Fane Fusipongi Ketu’u
Time Keeper/ Flag Uini Smythe
Stage Manager Delores Joseph
Changing Tent officers /Incharge of Programme Tevita Kaufusi Vaaiga AHmau
Tongan Stage Committee Members Tevita Kaufusi Richard Smythe Lata Langi (Host School rep) ‘Alisi Tatafu Kilisitina ‘Otunuku Officiating Ministers Friday : Rev Tevita Finau Saturday: Rev. ‘Ifalame Teisi Prize Giving: Rev. Lopini Filise Masters of Ceremony Lata Langi Ma’ata Fusitu’a Data Entry Officers Richard Smythe Katalina Ma Florence Vea Mark Verifier Uatahausi Vea
Judges (Faiva) Vaivai Folau Kailahi (Chief Judge) Telesia Afeaki Tonga Prof. Malakai Koloamatangi ‘Ana Payne (ASB Bank rep.) Judges (Speech) Makalita Kolo Lolohea Tupouniua Mosese Manuopangai Patrick Nofo’akifolau Speakers for the Powhiri: Te Vita Kaufusi Havelulahi (Ma’asi Taukei’aho) Official Stage hands Southern Cross Campus students Catering for Tongan Stage Staff Cindy’s Catering
Entry Officers ‘Alisi Tatafu Luseane Masima Sola Vuna Crowd Control Kelepi Mafi Health/Safety Officer Kisione Filimoehala
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DAY THREE
DAY FOUR
FRIDAY. 17 MARCH
SATURDAY. 18 MARCH
8.30am
9.15am
Official opening
8.15am
Pure akamata
Tuoro/manuiri
Imene o te ipukarea
Pure akamata
Stage coordinator
Uti’anga reva
Competitive section
Imene o te ipukarea
9.00am
Tangaroa College
Non-competitive section
9.35am
Onehunga High School
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate
10.15am
Auckland Girls’ Grammar School
Papatoetoe High School
10.45am
Morning tea break
10.25am
Epsom Girls Grammar School
11.00am
Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate
10.55am
Morning tea break
11.34am
Manurewa High School
11.25am
One Tree Hill College
12.10pm
Entertainment, AUT
12.00pm
Kelston Girls’ College and
12.40pm
Lunch break
Kelston Boys’ High School
1.20pm
Māngere College
12.35pm
Papakura High School
1.55pm
Aorere College
1.10pm
Avondale College
2.30pm
Southern Cross Campus
Lunch break
3.00pm
Entertainment by Anuanua Trio
9.50am
1.40pm 2.30pm 3.30pm
Prizegiving
Speech competition prizegiving
Competition section awards
Pure akaoti - aere ra ka kite apopo
4.00pm
Pure akaoti - aere ra e kia manuia
AUCKLAND TRANSPORT SPEECH COMPETITION THURSDAY. 16 MARCH Juniors & Seniors
Competition starts at 12.30pm
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AUT COOK ISLANDS STAGE INFORMATION SECURITY Mr Temu Vaetoru (Head) Wardens/Community Members
MASTER OF CEREMONY Mr George George Mr Bernard Tairea Mr John Kiria STAGE COORDINATORS Mrs Tupou Manapori Natalie Faitala (Assistant) STAGE MANAGERS Junior Manapori Mr Leonard Gifford (Assistant) JUDGES THURSDAY, 16th MARCH 2017 – 12:30 Speech Competition Mr Itiao Tapena Mrs Kurarere Umaki Bernard Tairea Auckland Transport Judge Moi Pokipoki Auckland Transport Judge Imelda Mailei FRI, 17th MARCH & SAT, 18th MARCH Rev. Henry Wichman Mr Karika Turua Mr Taiurupua Daniela Mrs Hiva Moetaua Rose Tunui Tereu Poni Kimiora TIME KEEPERS Epsom Girls Grammar School Staff Joy Moller Jennifer Mack HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER Mr Ramesh Ram SCORE COLLATORS Angela White Melissa Hokianga Michelle Johansson
2010 SPECIAL AWARD Ute – ACC Sponsored SEPARATE AWARDS Rakei (Costume) Imene Tuki Best Composition Ute Peu Tupuna Kapa Rima Ura Pa’u Te Pupu Ou Tei Tauta Pakari (Most Improved) Pupu Rutu (Ura Pa’u) (Best Drummers) Perepere Vaine (Best Female: High Voice) Perepere Tane (Best Male: High Voice) Acknowledgements / Akameitaki’anga Mana Kura: Epsom Girls Grammar School The Polyfest Trust Official ASB Polyfest Team Cook Island Stage Sponsors – AUT University TLP/ MTS/ Tangata Pasifika/ Media Te aronga mana taoanga (VIPS) Cook Islands High Commissioner – Mrs Teremoana Yala Cook Islands Consul General – Roselyn Blake Pa Ariki Te au Orometua (Church Ministers) Te au akava (Judges) Te au tamariki tarekareka (Students) Te au Puapii (Teachers/ Tutors) Te aronga angaanga (Stage Workers/ Support Staff/Security/Admin Staff) Te au metua (Parents) MARKING CRITERIA Item Points Imene Tuki/Reo Metua (Traditional Hymn) 50 Ute (Traditional Song) 50 Tua Peu Tupuna (Legend) 50 Kapa Rima (Action Song) 50 Ura Pa’u (Drum Dance) 50 Rangatira Vaine/Tane(Leadership Female/Male) 50 Aggregate 300
OFFICIATING MINISTERS Rev. Rahi Nanua Pastor Kiria Kiria Rev William Cuthers
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Mā Wai Te Painga, M`ō Te Iho Tamaiti George Pomana, (pictured above) who passed away on 1 January, played many roles at the ASB Polyfest, as leader of James Cook High School cultural groups, and as Tūmuaki and Kaiako of the school’s Te Pou Herenga Waka. In honour of his memory James Cook High School deputy principal John Brandon shares his thoughts on this important man, colleague and friend. "Whilst George had been involved with Polyfest for many years, my involvement and witness of his mahi goes back to 2001. The challenge he placed before me then, was that the kids come first and I must enable him to do his mahi and came last. George always put the kids first. His life was dedicated to ensuring rangatahi had the opportunities and tools, to achieve what they wanted. In 2004 he asked for the festival from Ōtahuhu College. He saw that so many students got the chance to compete but not be recognised for their efforts. PProud ASB Polyfest sign(ORANGE).pdf
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George knew that hosting the festival enabled him to protect its future and the three division model on the Māori stage allowed wider recognition and a pathway for the highest honours. Labour was provided by whanau and staff, mobilised by George’s mana. James Cook, under George’s guidance, hosted the festival from 2005-2006. No one came forward in 2007 so George stepped up and James Cook hosted again. I know George would want the festival to continue to provide experiences for our young people as he lived for our rangatahi. Whether in the classroom ensuring their achievements were maintained, or on the water with waka ama or the playing fields of netball, touch, softball or league, or overseas touring, he demanded excellence and got it. His was not a life of weekends off, his was 'let’s take the opportunities we have to enhance the lives of our youth'. 'Ma wai te painga, mo te iho tamaiti.' George Pomana lived his life with a depth of integrity that reflected these kupu and he is sorely missed.