Story: Kapa Haka

Tuini Ngāwai and Ngoi Pēwhairangi, 1943

Tuini Ngāwai and Ngoi Pēwhairangi, 1943

Tuini Ngāwai (left) and her niece Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi, two great East Coast songwriters whose compositions have been used by kapa haka groups nationwide, are seen in this 1943 photo. They are taking part in the presentation of the Victoria Cross awarded posthumously to Te Moananui-a-Kiwa Ngārimu. The cross was presented to Ngārimu's parents at Ruatōria. 

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Valance Smith, 'Kapa Haka - Urban groups and formal competitions', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/43930/tuini-ngawai-and-ngoi-pewhairangi-1943 (accessed 30 March 2024)

Story by Valance Smith, published 22 Oct 2014, reviewed & revised 9 Feb 2023