at Te Matatini
As Te Matatini kicks off, one rōpū (group) not only plans to take to the stage and give their all, but will also peforming with home in their hearts after the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Tamatea Arikinui, from Pōrangahau, Hawke’s Bay, are from a region devastated by last week's weather event, with many of the team unable to properly contact each other days after Gabrielle struck.
Coordinator Helena Winiata said the last group of whānau to arrive in Tāmaki Makaurau flew in at 9pm on Tuesday night.
“We perform tomorrow, and we’ve just had a couple of run-throughs today with everyone in our group, finally,” she said.
Link to video and article: Hawke's Bay rōpū ready to 'stand for home' at Te Matatini | Stuff.co.nz
