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To the Aotea region -
the Aotea Kapa Haka Regionals were held over the weekend.
Who made it? Who took it out?
Here's the details.
Te Reanga Morehu o Ratana had the audience in awe.
So too the judges.
They were the winners of the day.
The whole group are excited at the moment,
and despite the win, we're very humble.
Te Matapihi Moemoea's dreams have come true.
They came second.
It was good, it was beautiful, so our goals have been reached.
This group knows how to direct the prow of their canoe
in sight of the nationals.
There's no difference this year – they're the third group from Aotea
heading to the nationals to represent the region next year.
Everything has been achieved.
Now Te Matapihi, Te Reanga Morehu o Ratana,
and Nga Purapura o Te Taihauauru need to represent.
Despite the competition,
those who had recently passed on were also acknowledged,
such as Poi E's leading lady, Hui Kahu.
We will always remember you, Hui Kahu.
Returning to the event at hand,
everyone beware, Aotea canoe is speeding ahead.
Rapaera Tawhai, Te Karere.