Te Whanau-a-Apanui (New Zealand)
Te Wha¯nau a¯ Apanui was established more than 20 years ago to raise the spiritual and physical well being of the tribe. The waiata are based on the stories of those who have passed on and tell of genealogies and tribal stories. These waiata have become a source of inspiration and knowledge and are still performed with pride today. The group has consistently been highly placed at the annual national kapa haka competition, winning the contest in 2005 and placing third in 2009.