Encounters
Auahatia te Ao
Creatively shaping the natural World
NRL Harvey Norman All-Stars 2021
NRL Harvey Norman All-Stars 2021, brought the Indigenous and Māori All-Stars head to head once again. The action starter before kick-off with the almighty Indigenous War Cry and Māori Haka. Audiences witnessed the players proclaim their pride and intimidate their rivals. The HAKA, considerably the absolute embodiment of Unity has become the face of Aotearoa, New Zealand attracting people from all over the world to feel connected to our culture.
Our Manahautū – Chief Director, Andre Ahipene was appointed the Māori All-Stars Cultural Advisor for 2021. This opportunity was like no other and indeed a milestone achievement. To propel Te Ao Māori into this arena year after year grants our Tūpuna(Ancestors) access from the supernatural into the natural world, who would dear to challenge… Only the honourable!
Xerocon
Xerocon, considered a mammoth event in the business accounting world. Here attendees were lured by our cultural performance inclusive of articulated harmonies and herculean presence. Indeed for special to couple this with Xero NZ Managing Director – Craig Hudson.
Opening sound was given by the Pukaea(wooden trumpet), initiating the Pōhiri (welcoming process). Guests were suddenly greeted by our marshal warrior who displayed individual weaponry proficiency as an expression of vigour.
The wailing cry or Karanga presented by our pilot maiden chaperoned the warriors unveiled expertise. The Karanga is an essential part of the welcoming process, a call given to guests acknowledging their arrival and existence. This was escorted by the troupe performance of a Haka Pōhiri (Welcoming Haka). A speech of salutation was delivered by our Rangatira inviting all to partake in this time and place. Finally, our group entertained guests by performing a variety of traditional items in celebration and honour of this engagement.
Xerocon
Xerocon, considered a mammoth event in the business accounting world. Here attendees were lured by our cultural performance inclusive of articulated harmonies and herculean presence. Indeed for special to couple this with Xero NZ Managing Director – Craig Hudson.
Opening sound was given by the Pukaea(wooden trumpet), initiating the Pōhiri (welcoming process). Guests were suddenly greeted by our marshal warrior who displayed individual weaponry proficiency as an expression of vigour.
The wailing cry or Karanga presented by our pilot maiden chaperoned the warriors unveiled expertise. The Karanga is an essential part of the welcoming process, a call given to guests acknowledging their arrival and existence. This was escorted by the troupe performance of a Haka Pōhiri (Welcoming Haka). A speech of salutation was delivered by our Rangatira inviting all to partake in this time and place. Finally, our group entertained guests by performing a variety of traditional items in celebration and honour of this engagement.
The Indigenous Youth Summit
The Indigenous Youth Summit, part of the Festival of Indigenous Rugby League, was a chance for the youngsters to get the opportunity to take part in various cultural and leadership workshops. AUAHA were fortunate to facilitate a number of Haka workshops.
Haka, considerably the absolute embodiment of unity has become the face of Aotearoa attracting people from all over the world to feel connected to our culture. Tikanga sessions were also delivered and this directly refers to Māori customary practices or behaviours. The concept is derived from the Māori word Tika which means Right or Correct. So in Māori terms, to act in accordance with Tikanga is to behave in a way that is culturally proper or appropriate.
Our dedicated mentoring focused on techniques to enhance positive decision making, encourage communication, respect and equality. Our Haka workshop partnered as an interactive form of physical expression of the theory values obtained.
Many Indigenous NRL players spoke life in to the members of the summit including former professional rugby league athlete, Preston Campbell. Highly respected aboriginal he was a driving force behind the setup, in 2010, of a curtain raising match between the Indigenous All Stars, and the NRL All Stars
2021 Cross-fit Games Oceania Semi-final Event – Brisbane
THE OFFICIAL CROSSFIT GAMES OCEANIA SEMIFINAL EVENT BRISBANE 2021…
Alongside the Elite athletes battling it out to earn a spot at the CrossFit Games Final, this annual event brings together CrossFit Athletes and fans from across the Aotearoa NZ and Australia to celebrate fitness, friendship and fun.
From Emerging to Elite and Teens to Masters, there’s an opportunity for everyone to compete at the Torian Pro.
Fortunate to be invited to inject HAKA into this already electrifying event, AUAHA presented a unified front of cultural expertise and vigor! Our inclusion acknowledged the traditional custodians of the land and casted honour to all competitors and emerging qualifiers. An absolute privilege and understanding for all that Te Ao Māori in particular the HAKA suits every environment. HIKA MAI TE AHI KŌMAU!!
2021 Cross-fit Games Oceania Semi-final Event – Brisbane
THE OFFICIAL CROSSFIT GAMES OCEANIA SEMIFINAL EVENT BRISBANE 2021…
Alongside the Elite athletes battling it out to earn a spot at the CrossFit Games Final, this annual event brings together CrossFit Athletes and fans from across the Aotearoa NZ and Australia to celebrate fitness, friendship and fun.
From Emerging to Elite and Teens to Masters, there’s an opportunity for everyone to compete at the Torian Pro.
Fortunate to be invited to inject HAKA into this already electrifying event, AUAHA presented a unified front of cultural expertise and vigor! Our inclusion acknowledged the traditional custodians of the land and casted honour to all competitors and emerging qualifiers. An absolute privilege and understanding for all that Te Ao Māori in particular the HAKA suits every environment. HIKA MAI TE AHI KŌMAU!!
