Nau mai, haere mai!
Welcome to the Wairoa Schools Kapa Haka Festival 2026.
St Joseph’s School Wairoa is proud to host this special district-wide celebration on Thursday 12 November 2026, bringing together schools, tamariki, whānau and our wider Wairoa community for a wonderful day of kapa haka, culture and connection.
Postponement date: Tuesday 17 November 2026.
Keep checking Festival Updates for important information, announcements and any changes leading up to the festival.
We look forward to welcoming you all!
🎤 KAPA HAKA FESTIVAL – STAGE INFORMATION
Kia ora koutou,
Our festival stage will measure 11 metres wide × 8 metres deep and will be 1.5 metres high, with 2.5-metre-wide steps for access. This is a covered stage.
♿ Accessibility: Please note that there is no wheelchair ramp available. If your kura has a child who uses a wheelchair or requires mobility assistance, please bring appropriate support and contact us beforehand so we can discuss safe arrangements for accessing the stage.
We look forward to celebrating kapa haka with you all!
Ngā mihi nui,
St Joseph’s School, Wairoa
⛺ KAPA HAKA FESTIVAL – GAZEBO SET-UP
Kia ora koutou,
Schools and community organisations are welcome to come along and set up their gazebos on Wednesday 11 November, after 4:00 pm, in preparation for our Kapa Haka Festival on Thursday.
🔒 Overnight security will be on-site to monitor the festival grounds and equipment.
We encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to make preparations easier on festival day.
Thank you for your support. We look forward to welcoming you all!
Ngā mihi nui,
St Joseph’s School, Wairoa