The name of our kapa haka group “Te Rerenga o Te Rā” translates to English as “Flight across the Heavens”.
The late Henry Parata was approached by Michael Thomas to tutor a group in Marlborough. Michael knew Henry had tutored Wairere and Te Kotuku. Henry agreed to tutor and in 2008 Te Rerenga o Te Rā was formed. Sadly Henry passed away in 2012.
Te Rerenga o Te Rā has grown to where we now have over 30 members from Blenheim, Picton and the wider Marlborough region. We come together every Sunday from 12pm to 3pm to practise at the Tuamarina hall on State Highway 1 over the road from Tuamarina School.
We are a Māori performing arts group with an emphasis on enjoyment. We perform in and around Marlborough at festivals, weddings, birthdays, market days, openings, exhibitions, graduations and other celebrations.
Come and support our Housie fundraiser every Thursday night at the Blenheim Bowling Club on 65a Weld Street, Blenheim. Meals are available from 5.30pm and Housie starts at 7pm.
Here is the video link to see Te Rerenga o Te Rā performing http://youtu.be/8ozHI00lKQE
The late Henry Parata was approached by Michael Thomas to tutor a group in Marlborough. Michael knew Henry had tutored Wairere and Te Kotuku. Henry agreed to tutor and in 2008 Te Rerenga o Te Rā was formed. Sadly Henry passed away in 2012.
Te Rerenga o Te Rā has grown to where we now have over 30 members from Blenheim, Picton and the wider Marlborough region. We come together every Sunday from 12pm to 3pm to practise at the Tuamarina hall on State Highway 1 over the road from Tuamarina School.
We are a Māori performing arts group with an emphasis on enjoyment. We perform in and around Marlborough at festivals, weddings, birthdays, market days, openings, exhibitions, graduations and other celebrations.
Come and support our Housie fundraiser every Thursday night at the Blenheim Bowling Club on 65a Weld Street, Blenheim. Meals are available from 5.30pm and Housie starts at 7pm.
Here is the video link to see Te Rerenga o Te Rā performing http://youtu.be/8ozHI00lKQE