This morning, Dame Cindy attended the 2024 Te Anga Pāua o Aotearoa National Kapa Haka Festival at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. Supported by IDEA, New Zealand's largest provider of intellectual disability services, and running over two days, the festival will feature performances by more than 25 rōpū from across Aotearoa in a joyful celebration of kapa haka. The theme for this year, ‘Noku te ao – 75 years living culture’, acknowledges IHC’s 75th anniversary of supporting New Zealanders with intellectual disabilities across our communities.
During her tour behind the scenes, Her Excellency took the opportunity to practice some of her own formidable kapa haka skills with the rōpū from Tauranga. Very warmest congratulations to all performers and supporters of this wonderful festival.
You can find more images from the event in the Te Anga Pāua o Aotearoa National Kapa Haka Festival image gallery.