Te Puni Kōkiri supported Northland rangatahi to demonstrate their oratory skills in te reo Māori and/or English at the regional Ngā Manu Kōrero competition. Kerikeri High School hosted the competing rangatahi from 24 of the region’s secondary schools.

More than 1,000 spectators enjoyed speechmaking talents of the rangatahi. Te Puni Kōkiri’s Te Taitokerau regional director, Daryn Bean, says the event demonstrates the importance of celebrating the positive contributions young Māori have to offer. Four rangatahi were chosen to represent Te Taitokerau at the National Ngā Manu Kōrero Competitions held in Rotorua.