This year two students entered the Manu Kōrero Speech Competition from King's High School. Manawa Singh in the Senior English section and Te Atarau Cassidy in the Junior Māori section. They were supported by He Waka Kōtuia, the King’s and Queen’s Kapa Haka rōpu on stage and a large contingent of King’s te reo Māori students and staff.

Te Atarau’s speech, Te mate urutā e kore e warewaretia, won the Junior Te Reo section and he will represent King’s High and He Waka Kōtuia at the 55th National Finals Competition in Palmerston North in September. 

Manawa’s goal to entertain the audience was achieved with his speech in the Impromptu section on Thursday evening. 

Ethan Rangitutia A.K.A the Māori Baker entertained the audience and won the Crowd Haka Participation Competition. 

The Manu Kōrero Competition was an experience for the King’s learners of te reo, one that we are looking forward to continuing. Ko te reo kia tika. Ko te reo kia rere. Ko te reo kia Māori. 

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