Te Piringa

Te Piringa Kapa Haka

"Ko wai te roopu e ngunguru nei?"

"Ko TE PIRINGA !!  Ko TE PIRINGA !!"

Kia maharatia ake ratou kua wehe atu, te hunga wairua ko ratou nga pikikotuku o nga iwi, o nga hapu, o nga marae

Haere atu ra, whakatungarongaro atu koutou e nga mate huhua, haere, haere, haere, oki atu ra

Tatou nga urupa o ratou ma, nga waihotanga o runga,

Tena ano tatou katoa.

Te Piringa is the name chosen for the Maori Cultural Group created by the uniting of students from four local Secondary Schools, namely, Freyberg High School, Palmerston North Girls' High School, Te Wharekura o Mana Tamariki and Palmerston North Boys' High School.

The name Te Piringa signifies the "joining together" - "the one presence".  In essence, Te Piringa depicts, "the unification of Heart; of Spirit; of Mind", accomplished through unique excellence and measurable success.

The Purpose? 

To nourish, nurture and encourage the young members of Te Piringa within the customs and traditions of a rich cultural heritage

To enhance self worth, self-esteem, pride and a positive identity of being Maori.

The AIM?

To empower and inspire the young members in Maori traditions, customs and values.