Your KAIHAKA Membership entitles you to the following:

• Full exposure to up-and-coming activities and events organised by TAP;
• Membership Discounts as applicable to all activities and events organised by Te Atawhai Puumanawa;
• A further 5% Discount Off All Tickets, Fundraisers, Roopu Merchandise;
• Complimentary Roopu Polo/T-Shirt;
• All active members are covered by the Roopu public liability insurance;
• Eligible to attend, participate and vote in all scheduled meetings for TAP;
• Access to and opportunity to scrutinise all records held by TAP;
• Full access to all TAP documentation including Policies, Procedures, Forms and Work Methods and other relevant documents;
• Copies of Roopu publications including the Official TAP Song Book, and the TAP Annual Calendar;
• Full 12 month active membership entitlements as a “Kaihaka/Performer” include, but are not limited to:
  • Reduced local, National and International travel rate;
  • Access To Stand At Competition Performances;
  • Competition Words, Tunes And Choreography;
  • Access To Soundcloud Files And Dropbox Files;
• Exclusive Access to TAP Kaihaka and TAP Whaanau Facebook Pages;
• First Look And Dibs At Any Events And Or Fundraisers We Are Hosting Or Attending;
• Full access to Whakangahau Kaakahu and Whakangahau Videos.

As a “KAIHAKA/PERFORMER”, your continued status is contingent upon the following factors:

1. Consistent and regular attendance at all Te Atawhai Puumanawa Hui (Meetings, gatherings, conventions etc.) and Waananga (Seminars, presentations etc.); 
2. Consistent and regular attendance at Te Atawhai Puumanawa fundraising performances (Perform at 80% of all gigs within a given year);
3. Consistent and regular attendance at Te Atawhai Puumanawa Kapa Haka practices (Attend 80% of all practices within a given year);
4. Performers must purchase all necessary materials for their Traditional uniform;
5. Performers must create and maintain the approved Traditional uniform;
6. Performers must satisfy all membership criteria to be deemed an active member. This includes paying of membership fees, adherence and acceptance of all Te Atawhai Puumanawa policies and procedures amongst others. Renewal of your membership fee is yearly;
7. Performers must complete a consent form to use or not use their images/ personal information for marketing/ promotional material for Te Atawhai Puumanawa;
8. You MUST NOT be affiliated, in any way, shape or form, with any other Competing or performing Kapa Haka Roopu.

Failure to comply with any of the above conditions will result in your current “Performer” status being revoked.

Lastly, if performing at a National Regional Competition or at a Te Matatini National Festival, YOU MUST BE 14 YEARS of age on or before the date of the Regional Competition! 

Whilst the supply of your medical information is VOLUNTARY, Te Atawhai Puumanawa is committed ethically and legally to ensure the health and well being of all its members whilst undertaking or participating in any endorsed Te Atawhai Puumanawa activity. From time to time, Te Atawhai Puumanawa may undertake or participate in an activity that could compromise our commitment and may inadvertently expose you to an unforeseen medical risk. Helping us understand your unique medical requirements will help our administrative staff determine the suitability or otherwise of your participation in some activities and may also suggest strategies for you to employ to help manage or control the severity of other members exposure to the medical risk.

Te Atawhai Puumanawa utilises all skills on all levels of every member that joins. Below is a Table describing those skills most needed by Te Atawhai Puumanawa and asks that you TICK the skill(s) that best describe your areas of expertise, interest, occupational requirements, talents and worldly experiences.

Your membership fee includes your complimentary Polo ONLY. For extra Polos, or to place a replacement order, please visit our shop. 

Sizes Range From:

• POLOS: BABY 1 – ADULTS 9XL