Established in the 1970s under Pātea Māori Cultural Theatre Trust, Aotea Ūtanganui has had an onstage presence at regional and national competitions since its inception.
Its members affiliate can affiliate to Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāruahine and Ngā Rauru. The group says this about their people:
"The new generation of kaihaka proudly representing Te Kāhui Maunga."
Te Matatini: Your 101 guide to the spectacular performance
Andy Manuera and Tūheiroa Maruera serve as the manukura tāne and manukura wahine with Andy Manuera and Janine Maruera serving as group leaders.
You can catch their full performance here.
Individual items
Waiata Tira (choral) Te Kete Rokiroki
Whakaeke (entrance) Aotea
Mōteatea (traditional chant) Kai Mokemoke
Waiata ā-ringa (action song) He Tohu Aroha
Haka Taku Mate
Whakawātea (exit) Ngā Ōhākī
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