One of New Zealand's most established kapa haka to date, Te Rōpū Manutaki has found a new lease of life under the tutelage of long-serving performer, Te Hira Paenga.
And it was evident today that Te Rōpū Manutaki had returned back bigger and stronger to claim back their national representative spot that slipped from their grasp at the Tāmaki Makaurau Senior Kapa Haka regionals in 2012.
With a new injection of fresh faces, Te Rōpū Manutaki brought their signature style back to the stage with a rejuvenated spring in their step.
Here is Te Rōpū Manutaki and their poi.